garypl Report post Posted May 15, 2020 Been making collars for a friend’s dog rescue group and decided to 3D print a simple guide to align 1/2” stamps centered in the collar. The guide fits over a 1” strap and the stamps can then be moved closer to each other without getting off kilter. I stamp the first letter, then remove the stamp and position the next stamp so the edge of the stamp is barely touching the previous impression. Looks better with less space between the letters. Will print a guide for 1-1/4” next If anyone is interested I will be glad to share the stl or gcode files. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arturomex Report post Posted May 15, 2020 Nice! Very nice indeed. Well done. Regards, Arturo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted May 15, 2020 Good Guide Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) Thanks Brian and Arturo! Here is an STL file for the 1" guide. I am printing a 1.25" guide now to confirm everything fits and will post the file soon. Gary 1 in Belt template.stl Edited May 15, 2020 by garypl Uploaded incorrect file Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted May 16, 2020 Great idea, Gary! I'll add the file to my collection and print it out (never know when it might come in useful). A 1.5" would be nice as it's a fairly standard belt size. (Hint hint ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted May 17, 2020 16 hours ago, dikman said: Great idea, Gary! I'll add the file to my collection and print it out (never know when it might come in useful). A 1.5" would be nice as it's a fairly standard belt size. (Hint hint ). If you are using Curra I think you may be able to just increase the scale in the Y direction to 1.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted May 17, 2020 Very cool. when I retire I am getting a 3D printer!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 17, 2020 I printed a 1-1/4” guide and tested it - will post file here tomorrow. Will do 1-1/5” next. Brian, I don’t use Curra, but it’s easy enough to expand the size - I want to keep the center opening the same size to fit the 1/2” stamps. I’m not savvy enough yet to probably do this the easy way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted May 17, 2020 4 hours ago, RockyAussie said: If you are using Curra I think you may be able to just increase the scale in the Y direction to 1.5 But if you change that won't it also change the spacing width for the stamps? That has to stay the same while widening the part where the belt fits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted May 17, 2020 49 minutes ago, dikman said: But if you change that won't it also change the spacing width for the stamps? That has to stay the same while widening the part where the belt fits. That is true. My BAD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 17, 2020 Here is a guide for 1.25" belts and I am printing from a new file for 1.5" today to make sure it works. 1.25 Belt stamp Guide.stl I was able to go into the original file, ungroup the stamp center opening from the rest of the guide, expand the guide to 1.5" and regroup the center opening - looks like it should work and I will post the 1.5" file tomorrow after I test it. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobleather Report post Posted May 21, 2021 Great stuff. I am waiting for the 1.5" version. I am looking at buying a 3D printer soon. Thanks for posting the file Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites