I am Considering a 3D printer

[Joe Jones]

Thanks! It will be a steep learning ... er ... REMEMBERING curve for me.

Joe

[Joe Jones]

Oh boy! The printer arrives this afternoon! This will be a new adventure!

Joe

[acourtjester]

Well now you get to test out your 3-D drawing skills, Plasma and Laser got you started with 2-D now you step up another level. To get you started with the printer you may go on Thingiverse and download some trinkets or useful things. The search function works great on that site, I have many downloads in many folder (categories) where I store many projects. And have posted a few myself as a payback. You are going to want to clone yourself to have enough time for all the new projects, the trick is finishing some. Sorry the devil made me say that.

[robertspark]

also

https://www.printables.com/en/model

220,000 models....

[Joe Jones]

You are going to want to clone yourself to have enough time for all the new projects, the trick is finishing some. Sorry the devil made me say that.

Well ... I do have a hefty list of Things to Do

- Learn SolidWorks
- Learn Banjo
-Learn Lightburn
-Learn Fusion 360 ?
-Halloween props by 10/10/22
-Christmas decorations for home
-Christmas Craft Show?
-Finish elevator in FrankenBarn
-Set up planer and sander in shops.
-Mobile bases for large machines.
-Build Greenhouse for Roger S. 9/22
-Sell Rail Riser Kits for PlasmaCam tables
-Build enclosure for X-Tool etc.
-Finish Powder Coat Oven
-Build Powder Coat Controller Kit
-Set up Solar Tracker for 4x4 experiments.
-Set up 3D printer and supply shelving unit.
-Arizona trip - November '22
-Goldwing to Honda - New Brakes
-Repair home generator
-Dyna Beads in MC tires
-Conveyor Belt for Samson table
-Rear deck on house
-Deck around flag pole
-Finish red shed barn tin
-Finish steel stock rack - Garage 1
-LED lights in metal shop
-Tile shelving project
-Service mower
-Service air compressor
-Church benches
-Remodel hall bathroom
-Paint home interior
-House window storm shield project
-Finish router table vac table surface.
-Pipe cutter for PlasmaCam/Samson 510
-Assemble remote training components.
-LED lights in storage room
-Attic flooring project
-F150 front bumper project
-F150 Rear bumper project
-Gooseneck trailer. Find/Buy
-40' Christmas Tree - 2022
-FrankenBarn exterior Mechanisms
-Plumbing in FrankenBarn
--HVAC in FrankenBarn
Built out 4 guest bedrooms and common area
-eBay unneeded items
-Sort estate boxes
-Replace Mailbox at driveway.
-Benches around oak trees ...

I sure could use a helper!

Joe

[Joe Jones]

This is going to be exciting!

Joe

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[Joe Jones]

I have ordered a mobile base for this printer. It is on the way. I am thinking that I will need to move it around, along with the other larger machines which are all on wheels in my shops.

Joe

[acourtjester]

Get ready set GO

[Joe Jones]

The only thing left for me (this year) is to pick up this handheld scanner to complete the set. I am looking at options now.

Joe

http://www.creaform3d.com/en/handheld-p ... -goscan-3d

[acourtjester]

Robert thanks for posting that site I did not know of it, there are other too, great fun to see what others have developed or created.

[Joe Jones]

I know this printer is 'YUGE! But one of the first things I want to design and print is a better thumb pick for the banjo. The picks they make wrap around the thumb and pinch the nail to hold in place. The open end of the pick can catch another string, at least for amateur pickers like me

I want to design a pick that will let me be a bit sloppy with my finger picking, without the danger of accidentally catching the string above the one I want to pluck.

Gotta start small, I guess.

Joe

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[acourtjester]

here you go
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:272771
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3834980
fancy ones
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2264214

[Joe Jones]

Yep! Something like that.

Joe

[robertspark]

I thought I'd add this here now you are the proud owner of a 3d printer

https://youtu.be/FtnxXU3W_5k

[Joe Jones]

I thought I'd add this here now you are the proud owner of a 3d printer

https://youtu.be/FtnxXU3W_5k

"Hi, everyone. My name is Joe. I have a 3D printer." <Clap> <Clap> "Hi, Joe."

[Plasma-art]

"Hi, everyone. My name is Joe. I have a 3D printer." <Clap> <Clap> "Hi, Joe."

Beware, 3d printers have a tendency to multiply rather quickly.
I went from I'll maybe buy one to 6 printers in 3 months
Did sell a few and back to 2 now and have been designing and perfecting a coreXY printer with a decent build volume with the money I got for them.

[adbuch]

Beware, 3d printers have a tendency to multiply rather quickly.
I went from I'll maybe buy one to 6 printers in 3 months
Did sell a few and back to 2 now and have been designing and perfecting a coreXY printer with a decent build volume with the money I got for them.

This sounds very interesting! Can you share some details of your build?
Thanks,
David

[Plasma-art]

I wanted a max footprint of 50x50 and 60cm high and all contained.
Build volume can be a bit bigger but settled on 300x300x300mm for now because of bed heater size.
Its fully enclosed and a stand alone environment temperature control to stop warping with ABS (the main material I print)
Base frame built out of 2020 extensions with plexiglas sides and doors, 12mm hiwin rails for the motion.
Done alot of prototyping to get things running smoothly and waiting on a friend to re-make a bunch of parts out of titanium that are now aluminum or printed.
The reason for titanium? Weight loss because it shakes like mad at full speed use to the acceleration and.
It's one of those projects you put alot of time into and it's never finished.

[Joe Jones]

"Hi, everyone. My name is Joe. I have a 3D printer." <Clap> <Clap> "Hi, Joe."

Beware, 3d printers have a tendency to multiply rather quickly.
I went from I'll maybe buy one to 6 printers in 3 months
Did sell a few and back to 2 now and have been designing and perfecting a coreXY printer with a decent build volume with the money I got for them.

At $12,000.00 per, I believe I will be happy with ONE 3D printer for the foreseeable future! Although I am already eyeing another laser...

Joe

[acourtjester]

Come on Joe it only money, that is only a scorecard for some.
Plasma-Art is the coreXY printer to get a larger build plate, the belt tracking look odd??
Ah yes, great video from another recovering DIY addict

[Plasma-art]

Plasma-Art is the coreXY printer to get a larger build plate, the belt tracking look odd??

Corexy is fast, accurate and easily scalable.
For FDM printing there is no better system in my opinion.
Downside is that electronics is a bit more expensive because you need 32bit to process it fast enough.

At $12,000.00 per, I believe I will be happy with ONE 3D printer for the foreseeable future! Although I am already eyeing another laser...

So I have a 3d printer addiction and you are addicted to lasers gotcha
But at 12k it's a bit steep to hoard them but have you ever seen a print farm?
Its a thing of beauty but I highly doubt it's worth the money anymore these days.
https://youtu.be/qqQzTvvrXo8

I gave it some thought, did some research and I cant see how a business can make any money as a service.
Guess if you are printing a specific part and have a patent on it that would make a difference.

[robertspark]

prusa 3d printing prusa printers makes sense.

[Joe Jones]

I am waiting for the "Mr. Replicator" home appliance. All we would need to do, is to find some stunningly beautiful young woman who loves to cook, clean, and satisfy her man, and toss her into the replicator! We'd make BILLIONS!

Joe

[Joe Jones]

My 3D printer will be making some interesting accessories for the PlasmaCam tables.

Joe

[Lee0110]

Starting with a smaller and more affordable 3D printer can be a wise decision if you are new to 3D printing. This will allow you to learn the basics and gain experience before investing in a larger and more expensive unit e.g. https://43dprint.org/best-3d-printers-under-2000/ the first one Dremel. Additionally, smaller 3D printers are often more user-friendly and require less maintenance than larger ones. They can still produce high-quality prints, and you can always upgrade to a larger printer later.
On the other hand, if you are already experienced with 3D printing and have a clear vision of the projects you want to undertake, a larger and more advanced printer may be a better choice. It will allow you to print larger objects and achieve more complex geometries. However, keep in mind that larger printers require more space, more power, and more maintenance.