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seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Vacuum hold down parts" -

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:54:31 +0100

@darrenking thanks for the response. I have a Shop Sabre CNC machine and have been experimenting with different hold-down methods. Some work and some are so so. I am exploring using HDPE fixtures with a vacuum to do my hold… Read more»

seanwhcraig posted a new topic "Vacuum hold down parts" -

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:46:15 +0100

Does anyone have a good list of parts for making a vacuum hold down for CNC for guitar parts? Have the HDPE and the gasket but I wanted to find a list of things needed for the clamp. Like a… Read more»

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Too thin sides" -

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:04:24 +0000

Ok thanks for the reply. im afraid it might be closer to 1mm. but i will definitely add a couple of extra side braces. need to figure out how to clamp them up from inside the body. could use CA… Read more»

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Too thin sides" -

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:02:52 +0000

yes, good point. it is an acoustic guitar.
thanks

seanwhcraig posted a new topic "Too thin sides" -

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:34:26 +0000

Have an OM that I’m working on and think in leveling the sides I got a little thin in 2 spots. I had cut a small channel so I wouldn’t have to sand the top and sides end grain when… Read more»

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back and sides" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:47:38 +0000

@darrenking i am only able to find tesa 4288 which is the black tape. the only difference is it has stronger tensile strength. i found it off ebay where someone was selling it as an alternative to tubeless bicycle tire… Read more»

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back and sides" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:18:58 +0000

@darrenking thanks. i have a bunch of those tape dispensers. and i know how they can jump up and bite you 🙂

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back question" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:31:26 +0000

@darrenking thanks for your help

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back and sides" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:27:11 +0000

thanks. looks like its available but theres a ton of different types

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back question" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:22:26 +0000

@darrenking thanks again. i’m going to use 3 layers.
i found this. is this it?

did find aerolite but its all in the UK and euro…

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back and sides" -

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:29:11 +0000

@darrenking thanks, I am signing up for that course asap. im in the US so will have to look for the tape here.

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back question" -

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:27:22 +0000

@darrenking thanks for the response. i am in US and googled UF resin system but its all technical articles. i guess it’s also called plastic resin glue. i will take both inside and outside lams to the same thickness. do… Read more»

seanwhcraig posted a new topic "Laminated back question" -

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:46:51 +0000

I recently had a humidity issue in my shop during a really cold spell. It caused a back that I had braced up to flatten and even curl up on the edges where I had scalloped the braces. so i… Read more»

seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back and sides" -

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:01:25 +0000

Sorry, I’m way late to this thread but was doing some research on laminated backs. was curious about how you seamed and joined the back pieces? what glue did you use? how’d you joint them to get a perfect seam? … Read more»