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  1. Alexander

    New thread 3D Printing

    I 3D printed this RC car rim over the weekend. It is ok but it would be better machined out of aluminum.
  2. Alexander

    Turning Rubber on a Lathe?

    You definitely could. I have run production jobs on cnc machines that turned and parted off parts made from rubber.
  3. Alexander

    SLA Printers

    That is wild
  4. Alexander

    SLA Printers

    The number one reason I want one is just to try something new. I do think the printed parts look noticeably nicer than a similar priced FDM printer. The biggest problem I see is the print area is very small.
  5. Alexander

    SLA Printers

    Here is an updated version on amazon for a good price. https://www.amazon.ca/Creality-Photocuring-Advanced-Precision-Printing/dp/B08HLDM8XK/ref=sr_1_8?crid=14997QJ9RMY75&dchild=1&keywords=creality+3d+printer&qid=1607287476&sprefix=creality%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-8 A bottle of resin is about $25...
  6. Alexander

    SLA Printers

    When the Form Labs One came out I was very intrigued. But it was very expensive so I bought an FDM printer. Now it appears china has copied the basic design and is selling them all over the internet. I am intrigued and hope it could be a replacement for my well loved wanhao i3. Does anyone here...
  7. Alexander

    New project, redneck power feed

    The easiest way to convert those is with a relay. to simplify the wiring I would recommend buying some different limit switches. search for Omron limit switches.
  8. Alexander

    PA Forges?

    I saw that in the flyer this week. I thought cool!
  9. Alexander

    Fabrication DIY videos?

    I used rocker guard, it is easy to touch up, easy to blend. Looks like allot of other aftermarket parts
  10. Alexander

    Fabrication DIY videos?

    It is done. I am pretty happy with how it turned out. The back up lights are very bright. As you can probably see I welded some tow hooks onto each end of the bumper. This meant I had to mount the bumper with new brackets so it dosen't get pulled off during a recovery. In total there is fourteen...
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