Members chrisash Posted November 30, 2018 Author Members Report Posted November 30, 2018 Yesterday the first time in 10 days since i got it, I managed to get a 9 point level print with each measuring 2 mm and i was chuffed until today, when my order for the new ender 3 ultra glass surface arrived, and time to start again, still all part of life's rich tapestry Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Members dikman Posted November 30, 2018 Members Report Posted November 30, 2018 Chris, it's all good fun...... Brian, maybe you could start a "new" career designing 3D files for those of us who are mentally challenged. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
garypl Posted January 2, 2020 Report Posted January 2, 2020 I made the plunge and bought an Ender 3D printer and assembled it today. My first print job was a cable clamp to hold one of the cables in place. I am looking forward to using it to make forms for molding, templates and jigs to help with my leather projects! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members chrisash Posted January 2, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 2, 2020 You may find "Tinkercad" a good starting place for simple 3 d printing designs and it's free and you can learn the basics in about 10 min, also consider "Fusion360" who do a free version for hobbie users and small companies but a bit more advanced but lot of demo on YouTube especially by "Lars Christianson" at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lars+christensen+fusion+360+absolute+beginner+ Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
garypl Posted January 3, 2020 Report Posted January 3, 2020 Chris - thanks for the tips! I have started using Tinkercad and I will check out the Fusion360 program. Just printed a filament guide and end cap for my printer. Will post projects as I make progress. Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
garypl Posted January 6, 2020 Report Posted January 6, 2020 Printed my first mold forms today for a small case I make for trap machine controllers. Took about 8 hours total time to print both parts. Tested it with some 2-3 oz bridle and it worked great! Outer frame feels very rigid - made it with PLA at 25% fill - maybe overkill? Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Rockoboy Posted January 6, 2020 Report Posted January 6, 2020 Is it possible to print this type of thing with a smooth surface? That grooved surface might be undesirable to a lot of people. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
garypl Posted January 6, 2020 Report Posted January 6, 2020 I think if I adjust the settings it will come out finer. Actually, the inside is much smother than the top. I molded a piece of leather and there are no markings where it squeezed between the two pieces. Just printed a small wrench to release pressure on my Harbor Freight hydraulic press so I don’t have to use the lever that pumps the ram up and down. I’m having too much fun printing stuff - need to start leather projects! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Rockoboy Posted January 7, 2020 Report Posted January 7, 2020 I think I can see a 3D printer in my immediate future! Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members chrisash Posted January 7, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2020 You will find that if you use round corners rather than square ones the leather bends around much better What slicer are you using CURA is one of the better free ones with regular updates checkout https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
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