3D Printer | Tools In Action

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RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Nov 21, 2014 12:29 AM CT

Home Depot is now carry 3D printers.

arkfitMember since Jul 2014Dec 6, 2014 7:33 PM CT

That’s news, I had no idea…used them back in school to make models. If he price is reasonable, it would be great to have one at home

BIGBEARJTMember since Oct 2014Dec 7, 2014 11:17 AM CT

i want a Carvey, most 3d printers never appealed to me, as whats fun about working with more junk plastic? wood and metal is way cooler than plastic!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carvey/carvey-the-3d-carving-machine-for-the-maker-in-all

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Dec 7, 2014 8:44 PM CT

It’s amazing what they can do. Those things r amazing.

M80Member since Oct 2014Dec 9, 2014 7:17 PM CT

The technology is interesting, but I can’t really think of what I would use one for.

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 17, 2014 12:49 PM CT

M80 wrote:
The technology is interesting, but I can’t really think of what I would use one for.

I have the same issue, but I think it’s one of those things where once I had it, I’d find 100 uses for it.

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Dec 18, 2014 12:17 AM CT

Just think of the possibilities for those innovative type individuals. You can make parts and modifications for tools. Copy one manufacturers part and make it compatible with your go to brand. You could also make replacement parts.

comp56Member since Sep 2014Dec 19, 2014 9:35 AM CT

the possibilities are truly endless…..

Video (YouTube)

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Dec 19, 2014 11:58 AM CT

that’s awesome!!!

Kevin121401Member since Nov 2014Dec 19, 2014 6:10 PM CT

way cool to see someone take the time/effort to help pups in need. Specially seeing new technology being used

TylerDamaMember since Mar 2014Dec 19, 2014 6:32 PM CT

Say whaaaa?

TylerDamaMember since Mar 2014Dec 19, 2014 6:33 PM CT

Say whaaaa?

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 20, 2014 1:08 AM CT

I just read earlier where NASA emailed a ratchet to the space station where it was printed on a 3D printer and used.

Fucking amazing

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Dec 20, 2014 9:47 AM CT

I saw that headline. Didn’t get to read it though.

kesloganMember since Jan 2014Dec 20, 2014 1:26 PM CT

I completely re did all of the electronics and added a new mk8 extruder on a BFB3000. It works as good as any makerbot. If i were to buy a printer I would go with an ultimaker 2 or the ultimaker original+. They beat the maker bots on almost every level and they are only a fraction of the price while still maintaining the print area of the same size

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 21, 2014 12:37 AM CT

There’s a post going up on the main page in the morning about the NASA ratchet

rfwjrMember since Jul 2014Dec 21, 2014 10:15 AM CT

comp56 wrote:
the possibilities are truly endless…..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY

It’s great to see the pup more mobile. I saw where they made prosthetic hand for a little girl using a 3D printer.

ScoszkoMember since Oct 2014Dec 22, 2014 11:13 AM CT

3D printers are really helping with prosthetics. Before it was really expensive to get something custom manufactured and machined. Now, the material is very cheap and a slight adjustment in a CAD program can pump out new revisions quickly.