That was a great tutorial on mold making incorporating a 3d printer. The concept excites me and it's the perfect excuse to jump into 3d printing. I like the way you go about things. Very workmanlike.
Another great video, have you tried adding threads or threaded inserts into the narrow part of the handle to make it easier to remove? Even just a central rib so you can grab it with the pliers.
I talked about this a bit in the video - for this narrow handle there really just isn't much room to do so. This is only a few mm across. Also you want it to flex away from the plaster (towards the hollow). I'm guessing if you just pulled straight up you'd likely break the plaster out.
I already have a few different sizes, but wanted to do this test to make sure everything went like it should! I'm not sure when I'll get it on to the web page, but feel free to email me to get it sooner.
Nope, no issues so far. The plaster isn't warm for that long, and by the time the exothermic reaction is fully going, the plaster is also solid (so there's not really any force against the print).
That was a great tutorial on mold making incorporating a 3d printer. The concept excites me and it's the perfect excuse to jump into 3d printing. I like the way you go about things. Very workmanlike.
Thanks for watching!
I’m getting a 3D printer for Christmas (I think) and hope to jump in on doing some of these projects with you! 👏🏼
That's great! They have gotten a lot better these past few years (and faster!)
I really appreciate these videos and this project. I am hoping to get started one day! Thanks for putting in the work!
You're very welcome. It's been a lot of fun!
Another great video, have you tried adding threads or threaded inserts into the narrow part of the handle to make it easier to remove? Even just a central rib so you can grab it with the pliers.
I talked about this a bit in the video - for this narrow handle there really just isn't much room to do so. This is only a few mm across. Also you want it to flex away from the plaster (towards the hollow). I'm guessing if you just pulled straight up you'd likely break the plaster out.
Hey Kent, when will it be possible to buy a 3d model of this mold and will there be different sizes?
I already have a few different sizes, but wanted to do this test to make sure everything went like it should! I'm not sure when I'll get it on to the web page, but feel free to email me to get it sooner.
Do you ever run into issues from the heat from the plaster during curing warping your 3D printed parts?
Nope, no issues so far. The plaster isn't warm for that long, and by the time the exothermic reaction is fully going, the plaster is also solid (so there's not really any force against the print).