3D Printing - machines owned by members

[DavidR8]

The printer arrived while in was in hospital yesterday, the roll of PLA arrived today.
Took about an hour to assemble (my new toy according to my sweetie). Pretty simple build.
Did the bed levelling, hung the PLA and turned it loose on the dog. We shall see what happens!

 

[YYCHM]

The printer arrived while in was in hospital yesterday, the roll of PLA arrived today.
Took about an hour to assemble (my new toy according to my sweetie). Pretty simple build.
Did the bed levelling, hung the PLA and turned it loose on the dog. We shall see what happens!

"turned it loose on the dog"?

You have far too many things going on at one time here LOL

 

[DavidR8]

"turned it loose on the dog"?

You have far too many things going on at one time here LOL

There's a dog and cat included as sample prints. I didn't have anything modelled up ready to go.

 

[DavidR8]

And the dog turned out pretty good.

Enough goofy stuff. Time for practical shop things!

 

[WestVinTools]

Picked up an Ender3 Pro a few months ago. PETG filament is great for tool trays and stuff and a little cat ring for my daughter lol.

 

[combustable herbage]

Great pictures and great outcome thanks for sharing I especially like the cat ring, the tool holders are pretty good too, I am sure your daughter loves it. I shouldn't be looking at this thread, I already have too much to learn and do, but so many great projects and ideas hopefully it won't be one of those nights your looking for your CC at 2 in the morning!
Have a good night.

 

[DavidR8]

Nice, are the stl files in Thingiverse?

 

[WestVinTools]

Thanks guys. I haven't uploaded to thingiverse yet. Is there an area on the forum to post .STL files? Be cool to have related items rather than hunt thingiverse. That search engine is hit and miss. Lol these trays come in handy. Last pic is of a lathe tray but it's got some oversights on it.

 

[JuanH]

I just got a sonic mini 4K and I’m waiting for a mega. I hsvent had chance to print nothing yet lol

 

[PeterT]

I just got a sonic mini 4K and I’m waiting for a mega. I hsvent had chance to print nothing yet lol

I don't know anything about 3DP but Googling some of the parts off that machine sure are impressive detail. Cant wait to see what you start cranking out.

 

[JuanH]

I don't know anything about 3DP but Googling some of the parts off that machine sure are impressive detail. Cant wait to see what you start cranking out.

Thanks I’m trying to do bronze casting. Will see how that goes.

 

[Richard Tymko]

I just got a sonic mini 4K and I’m waiting for a mega. I hsvent had chance to print nothing yet lol

I have an aluminum vat for that machine BNIB of you are interested it, it is cheaper that buying a new one. I ordered it by accident I wanted it for my Mighty.

 

[JuanH]

Sounds good. I’m tapped at the moment but i will take your offer for sure

 

[Proxule]

This guy has a great one! TNDave thank you for posting it to thingiverse. Here is the link.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3543132

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OOOOO I need some of these, But no printer, lol darn

 

[JuanH]

I just got my printers, let me get some prints under my belt. And we tackle it

 

[Richard Tymko]

If you are casting bronze did you purchase the castable resin? Regular resin will leave too much of a carbon deposit in the flask after burnout for an acceptable finish. Also… did you make an enclosure for it? The average temp in my basement required me to make an environmentally controlled enclosure to help reduce exposure time and increase detail.

 

[JuanH]

If you are casting bronze did you purchase the castable resin? Regular resin will leave too much of a carbon deposit in the flask after burnout for an acceptable finish. Also… did you make an enclosure for it? The average temp in my basement required me to make an environmentally controlled enclosure to help reduce exposure time and increase detail.

i have a castable resin yes, it I wanted to make a mold and do ceramic shell.

good to know about the basement temp cuz mine is bloody cold on winter. I was planning to put a heater beside.

 

[Richard Tymko]

i have a castable resin yes, it I wanted to make a mold and do ceramic shell.

good to know about the basement temp cuz mine is bloody cold on winter. I was planning to put a heater beside.

I put a call out on Kijiji for a broken wine cooler and hot one for $35. I then stripped it down switched the thermostat to heat and added a ceramic heater bulb controlled by the fridge thermostat and works like a charm. Average temp 25°C. Works great. The other thing I did was add a magnetic build plate for easy removal. Ceramic shell ? Why not investment? A bit more work with the ceramic process? What are the advantages?

 

[JuanH]

I’m thinking ceramic shell cuz I already have a ceramic electric kiln. I still debating to convert it into a propane kiln cuz apparently my electric panel will need an upgrade.

 

[YYCHM]

I’m thinking ceramic shell cuz I already have a ceramic electric kiln. I still debating to convert it into a propane kiln cuz apparently my electric panel will need an upgrade.

Are you running that kiln in your basement?