fredk Report post Posted April 30, 2020 Two different threads on this forum threw up a thought in me. Would it be possible or feasible to print a concho type thing over one half of a Chicago screw so that that part is captive inside the 3D plastic? If it could be done, one could makes unique concho type ornaments or heads for the Chicago screws I know I can use resin and rubber to mould something with the Chicago screw or rivet captive. I can also do it in white metal. But as 3D printing is the new way of things I was wondering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) That might prove difficult to do directly on the printer, I think it would be more trouble than it was worth. I’d think printing out a concho, then maybe using 3D filament pen to secure the chicago screw would be simpler. Even incorporating filament Chicago screw type fitting into the design might have durability problems. There again, I still only use pla, and the filament world has moved on faster than my knowledge level. Edited April 30, 2020 by LumpenDoodle2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaloJones Report post Posted April 30, 2020 It would be easier to leave a socket/ gap to glue the screw in after printing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted April 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, HaloJones said: It would be easier to leave a socket/ gap to glue the screw in after printing I’d agree, sounds the simplest method. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
