3D Printers

petem said:
I need to make a small jig to hold a part in place.

Can anyone recommend a cheap 3d printing service?
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I did a fun job for free for someone on this forum. I did the CAD bit and printed the design was very small. The end result was a very close likeness (within 0.1 mm) however the plastic wasn't strong enough for that particular job. We tried several different plastics and print orientations. I enjoyed making it though. PM me, Pete if you would like me to do the same for you.
 
FatherTed said:
I use this company out of China. One of their other businesses makes PCB's for me.
Quality, delivery and price is very good in my opinion. If you do use them make sure you use the "Global Standard Direct Line" shipping option - it's the cheapest and takes 7-10 day, rather than DHL
Online 3D Printing Service | Custom 3D Printed Parts - JLC3DP

I had these remote control holders made recently. $15 and $17 (included shipping and VAT)
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Thanks, that looks great, noted for future reference.
 
Hurricane said:
I did a fun job for free for someone on this forum. I did the CAD bit and printed the design was very small. The end result was a very close likeness (within 0.1 mm) however the plastic wasn't strong enough for that particular job. We tried several different plastics and print orientations. I enjoyed making it though. PM me, Pete if you would like me to do the same for you.
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Thanks Mike, all hand holding much appreciated!
 
Last week, I made some of these for a friend's catamaran. His A/C drain runs into a locker before discharging to sea (all above the water level). This part isn't designed to be waterproof - just tidies up. But with a smear of Sikaflex, it will provide a reasonable seal.
I made it in two parts with studs that enable the two halves to be clipped together. A nice snug fit so that when it is clipped together, it won't slide down the pipe.

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I went a bit mad this year and I bought 2 no Creality K2 Combos with the CFS and a Creality hi printer which was only £119 delivered by 3d Prima to sit along side my ender 3 v3 Ke for the last few days all 4 printers have been going day and night like a little print farm lol
 

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I have designed quite a bit of stuff using just tinker cad but in the past days this is generally what I have been printing as give always. The quality of cheap printers is now incredible
 

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If any one is interested in having a go at 3d printing the Creality Hi is a good option it is like the Bambo labs A1 it was only £119 but is now £199 which is still a very good price. Below is my unboxing and first set up video that might be helpful. These machines are great fun and also a very good way to design and make bits for your boat as has been demonstrated in this thread. Happy Christmas to all

 
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