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I assembled a CNC. I've made a handful of things with it. I have some background in violin making (by hand), and I'd like to put my CNC to work roughing out plates. But my modelling skills aren't quite up to the task.

I want to learn to model the major components of a violin, particularly the plates (the top and back of the instrument). Looking for resources, tips and tricks, crash-courses and the like?

So far I've been using blender and Estlcam for my CAD and CAM steps, but I'm a novice.

>> No.1248526

>>1248507

I haven't really used blender, but I thought it's more for making characters and 3D models for games. For engineering stuff I use SolidWorks, but I have heard Autodesk is really good, and it's free.

My only advice would be to either take a course or watch shit loads of youtube videos on it.

>> No.1248635

FreeCAD if you are an FOSS zealot. Good luck.

>> No.1248721

>>1248635
Os this what folk use for 3D printing before slicing?

>> No.1248750
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1248750

>>1248721
Correct. You can use any 3D modeling software.

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>>1248750
Guess i get me a copy then.

Have bought a cheap 3d printer recently, which is fun.

Might as well print my own dildos i guess.

>> No.1248773

>>1248772
>Might as well print my own dildos i guess.

They hurt

>> No.1248801

>>1248750
what printer you use, if I may ask?
amd what would you need for 1-piece stuff that size?
>t. 3dp philistine

>> No.1249450

>>1248507
Download AutoCAD from Autodesk.

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>>1248772

Good luck. Goo over to /3dpg/ and look at the "curious mushroom" one guy printed for his "friend."

>>1248801

I printed that on a flashforge dreamer. As far as the length goes I don't know if they make one for commercial use. It's about 20" in length.