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3d printing- making what you can't easily buy
I know there are ATV mounts, but they would not work for this purpose because of how they mount.
I wanted a tripod to use with a stool for out shooting gophers. Totally out of the blue I found this great speaker stand tripod with a hand trigger for adjusting. It is just perfect. I wanted it to swivel on the stand easily, so I gave it about a .03mm clearance which allows it to turn but be very stable. A little padding to save the stock, and it is ready. I made it quite heavy with a lot if infill, so I expect it will last a long time. Yes I know the color is not real hunting camo lol, it is just what was in the printer at the time, while making the first demo. Leave the jokes out please. This is a color changing filament I used for the grandsons. Cost for the project was nearly nothing, and I have found many similar tripods for sale. Pretty cool little project, and it works perfectly to give an old shaky guy a very stable platform for pest control. https://i.postimg.cc/J4hDGkry/gm1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/y6j31PH4/gm2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/1Xmg0gDj/gm4.jpg fresh out of the printer with printing supports, that were removed. https://i.postimg.cc/JncDB3HX/gm3.jpg |
Could you do a window mount? Asking for a friend? Seems more stable than a pool noodle....
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When are you coming for the seacan full of monster fridges? Takes a lot of power keeping all that beer cold :( |
Very cool, Ken!
And you're not THAT old... :lol: |
Umm why is it rainbow colored lol
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looks great. have fun cleaning up on the rodents.
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'Yes I know the color is not real hunting camo lol, it is just what was in the printer at the time, while making the first demo. Leave the jokes out please. This is a color changing filament I used for the grandsons.' |
The sky is the limit with 3 d printing, amazing technology. I Had my son do a couple of things for me, including reloading blocks, middle is the original, left was his first try and right the final version.
https://i.imgur.com/3VG0HGo.jpg Grizz |
That's awesome Grizz. I made a bunch of them too over the past years.
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I like those colors Ken. You won;t lose it if you drop it.
Also not taking away from Ken's post, I've made both these items for my rockchucker and they work. Just need some tiny magnets cheap thru Amazon and your away. Double edge tape would work too I think. Can't buy these anywhere. https://www.thingiverse.com/search?p...&sort=relevant |
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Honestly good job. I find 3D printing fascinating but do to a lack of computer skills I a reluctant to get one |
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That's cool , nice job.
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I actually have a liking for the colors too, this seems like something many would buy. A+ |
Turned out pretty good. I know with software you can change some dimensions to many of the CAD files and make adjustments and changes as needed (like a wider yoke base or shorter side rails or whatever).
I am always amazed at all the cool things you can make with these 3d printers - seems like the possibilities are endless. Rod holders, planer boards, hook/harness trays, shell holders, etc... I think you shouldn't be ashamed of rainbow Ken, it's very inclusive ..... :) sorry couldn't resist !!!! :) |
Looks great! Maybe this should be a separate thread but what brand 3d printers is everyone using? Been checking out Ender 3 printers. Are these ok or should a guy look at others?
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Started with the woody, then the z18, then the other woody then the ADV4. This particular print was on the ADV4. The Z18 has a huge build surface, 12x12x18" so it is mainly used for larger products. The ADV4 gets most of the work now. At Halloween when I am printing skulls to hand in the trees with lights all 4 of them are running. |
Cost of printing
Just curious what everyone thinks. I can get stuff printed at the local library for $0.10/gram. Is this very reasonable or could I print for a lot cheaper if I got my own printer? Doesn't sound too bad to me.
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3551604
http://https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3551604 Here is what I'd like to get printed and wondering roughly what it would cost. Thanks |
I just had some tweeter pods 3d printedhttps://www.punchycreations.ca by
punchycreations@outlook.com Warren did a great job, very reasonable price with shipping from Grande Prairie |
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A roll of PLA is 30-35$ so you would make back your cash for a printer pretty fast. At .10 a gram you are paying 100$ for the same KG
Ken it's hard to see in the picture but you may want to add/enlarge a fillet between the mounting stud and the holder sharp corners cause stress concentrations. Myself I have been on a printing fishing lures tear. The first body I did was a reproduction of a body I bought one time just for a laugh that turned into one of my favorites I have never seen the body again so I had to reproduce. the other photos of other things I have done the one being printing a mold of a mold and the other was a body I made after reading the best lure for pike thread from a couple of weeks ago it will be my version of the meadow mouse. |
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