Thanks much for the input. While new to modeling and CAD/CAM not new to guitar repair or building - that's how I make my living. Started repairing professionally in 98 and built my first guitar around 2006 and have built many guitars and basses since. You can check some of em out here : vegasguitars.com - the slide show on the main page has quite a few guitars and basses - neck through, set necks and bolt-ons.

Thanks again for the suggestions - can always stand to learn new and better ways to do things in even though I'm an old codger. CAD/CAM has been a struggle to learn - but it's beginning to pay off in a big way around the shop.