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    What's the smallest size cnc router needed to cut a guitar

    I want to make my next router large enough to possibly cut a guitar, does anyone know what the general size would be to cover a wide range size of guitars?
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    I'd want about 24x36 cutting area, but you could probably get away with a little less.
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    I am building a machine OD 600mm x 800mm which should be enough - even if the length is wrong you can always do necks using the diagonal length
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    Thanks

    Thanks for the replys, I will not be using the router for full time guitar building, but might try to cut one or two for fun, and it's good to know I have the correct size.


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    macgenby... K2cnc makes a 39/25 just for what you want to do and affordable to let set around, if you do want to play all the time and if you want to play with you machine it's good to go full time. I run my machine 5 day a week and no problems. And I have Mach 3 controller, again no problems. and yes it is a K2cnc... No plug for items above, They just work. And I'm picky. 9lrac9


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    I agree with 9lrac9. I also have a KG-3925-G router from K2CNC. For me it is the perfect size/quality/price CNC wood router on the market right now for making guitars. And if you ever need help with your machine of choice just contact me.

    Ballard Guitar Works
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    Have you watched this video?



    My first CNC guitar being cut


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    How big does a machine need to be for any job?
    Hold your hands apart about, oh, this much [ ] drawing is scaled of course! Around here (at work) it does not seem to matter how big the machine is, the bossman will always try and put a job on it that is always just a bit bigger than it is supposed to take and then wonders why I grumble sometimes.
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    I visited k2cnc website to choose the right cnc router for guitar building, but we need some help choosing the right options for the router. Can anybody help me?


    thank you.


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    Quote Originally Posted by darwin99 View Post
    I visited k2cnc website to choose the right cnc router for guitar building, but we need some help choosing the right options for the router. Can anybody help me?


    thank you.
    Hi Darwin,

    I got your PM. Look at this PDF and you can see the exact options I ordered with my KG3925-G router. If you have your own CAD/CAM system like I do then this combo will get you up and running fast. Let me know if you have any more questions because I'm here to help.
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    Have you looked at:

    http://www.romaxxcnc.com

    Great router, HALF the cost of K2! Look at the speeds of their larger table....
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    thank you for all replies, I check it now.


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