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| Joules:
It's been a while since I posted any 3D prints, so heres something I squirted earlier... I was looking at the lathe tool setting devices from Edge Technology and of course, anything that can be machined in alloy can be printed in plastic :ddb: Before making a start I did a search to see if anyone else had done one. This popped up on Thingyverse, it's a useful starting point. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1010033 I loaded the IGS file and looked round to see what parts I had to hand. Inline skate bearings, a cheap plastic level that came with a set of Bosch drills. I actually scored 3 vials in the level, but opted to use the 25mm x 10mm one. This didn't match the one used in the 3D model I just downloaded. A bit of time in Rhino got me a useable model that would also make use of my bearing. I output the model as an STL file to Simplfy3D (use whatever slicer) to configure the print as i wanted it and orient parts. The slicer also added some internal support for the print, shown in grey. Off to the printer for a couple of hours, whilst the dog gets a walk and we make tea. The printed parts and other bits ready for assembly, well... just push them together really. The body needed the 5mm hole tapping to take a bolt I had earlier polished flat on a diamond stone. Here is the first test of the components together, I need to set the screw with nail varnish and probably glue the plug in too with varnish. The vial is a firm push fit so no worries over that falling out or getting out of alignment. It's just resting on the shank of an 8mm drill for now, I will make a proper shaft for it to go on later. Other than the print time it was pretty much a couple of hours work and hopefully a useful tool for the lathes. |
| JayMcClellan:
Very cool Joules, I might just make one like it. Thanks for posting. Jay |
| Pete49:
Nice one Joules. Ideal for those with multiple lathes. I use a simple tool made years ago but I think I'll print this one just because I can and have 2 lathes Pete |
| awemawson:
Very neat Jules :thumbup: (But when my 3D printer turns up I'll not make one as I have the original from Edge !) |
| John Rudd:
Very impressive! :bow: Thinking of getting one of them 3d printerwotchyamakallits meself.....but being an old dog learning is going to be very tedious.... STL files?....is that like a rough cut file? :lol: Rhino, aint that a wild animal thing?..... :doh: Oh so much to learn...... :scratch: |
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