Thank you for sharing Mike. I think about 3D printing from time to time but have no really good project in mind. And I have plenty of real projects on my plate right now. Maybe some day I will get around to 3D printing. Meanwhile it's interesting hearing about what they can do. Take care and have a great new year.🙂🙂
Yes I have made some vacuum chucks also. So then I decided why not try making some of the other vacuum chucking components. I made the rotary vacuum adapter and the socket where it plugs in on the left side of the spindle. (used good sks bearings, o-rings, and silicone grease). Also printed a six way manifold for the hoses, gauge, and two valves. Complete setup, no machining. Using it every day just about.
I use 3d printing all the time in my woodturning. I've used the infill patterns to create interesting epoxy resin blanks for pen turning. The best use has been for threaded inserts for urns and boxes. I've also experimented with creating a threaded reverse chucking accessory. On Thingiverse there are some great plans to store micromesh pads and pen bushings. If I ever cast something in epoxy I print the container and simply turn it away.
My son-in-law also has a 3D printer. Better than owning one, I send him files to print, and they show up in the mail. Humor aside, our public library has a 3D printer that you can schedule time on AND there is an assistant there that is well versed on how to run the machine. This is a great place to start as you can familiarize yourself with the complexity.
Thank you for sharing Mike. I think about 3D printing from time to time but have no really good project in mind. And I have plenty of real projects on my plate right now. Maybe some day I will get around to 3D printing. Meanwhile it's interesting hearing about what they can do. Take care and have a great new year.🙂🙂
I designed and printed some vacuum chucks last month that have been working great! Super useful in the woodshop.
That's awesome! It sounds like you're getting some great use out of 3D printing.
Yes I have made some vacuum chucks also. So then I decided why not try making some of the other vacuum chucking components. I made the rotary vacuum adapter and the socket where it plugs in on the left side of the spindle. (used good sks bearings, o-rings, and silicone grease). Also printed a six way manifold for the hoses, gauge, and two valves. Complete setup, no machining. Using it every day just about.
I use 3d printing all the time in my woodturning. I've used the infill patterns to create interesting epoxy resin blanks for pen turning. The best use has been for threaded inserts for urns and boxes. I've also experimented with creating a threaded reverse chucking accessory. On Thingiverse there are some great plans to store micromesh pads and pen bushings. If I ever cast something in epoxy I print the container and simply turn it away.
Great suggestions for projects! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Mike!
You're welcome, Lewis!
My son-in-law also has a 3D printer. Better than owning one, I send him files to print, and they show up in the mail. Humor aside, our public library has a 3D printer that you can schedule time on AND there is an assistant there that is well versed on how to run the machine. This is a great place to start as you can familiarize yourself with the complexity.
Looked at it but my grandson does some.
I want a 3d printer. I can see it being really useful. I have a buddy who just got one and he's printing some jaws and pen blank off for me.