CAD / CAM

Fusion 360 – Parametric Fretboard Generation
If you're not a Fusion 360 user, but you do use another parametric CAD program…
DIY Lutherie Tools
If you're heading over here from the Lutherie Tools List article, you're probably wondering if…
Guitar Neck Profile Guide
Perhaps one of the most overlooked (or unrecognized) features of a guitar is its neck…
Guitar Design Video – Adobe Illustrator

A video demonstration showing the complete process of drawing a guitar template in Adobe Illustrator.

JTB-II / Free CAD Files for an Original Guitar Model

A free CAD model set for an original guitar: the JTB-II.

How to Draw a Guitar Template – Adobe Illustrator

Learn how to draw a guitar template using Adobe Illustrator – for use in lutherie, CAD / CAM, and template making (Difficulty: Intermediate).

X-Carve + Fusion 360: Everything You Need is Here.

This is the only resource you need for connecting your X-Carve to Fusion 360. This guide includes a post-processor file, a complete Inventables toolset, and an easy to follow walkthrough to get you going quickly.

How to Model a Guitar – Fusion360

This walkthrough shows you how to model a complete guitar using Fusion360. The results can be carved with a CNC machine to produce a perfect instrument.

CNC Fretboard Modeling – Fusion 360

A walkthrough for the process of designing and modeling a flawless straight-radius fretboard in Fusion 360 for CNC machining.

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