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A question for the 3D printer people

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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.

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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.

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It would be easier to leave a socket/ gap to glue the screw in after printing 

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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.

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