Hello world !

[ParCan]

Hi

I'm Alex from Chelmsford in Essex.
I got bitten by the 3D Printer Bug 2 years ago and have made some fun things with it.

Then I started selling Parts Sets, and designing extruder nozzles.
Then I bought a mini Lathe
Then I started selling my 3D Printer Nozzles
Then I bought a Myford.
Then I had to sell more nozzles to buy tooling.........
........

I was just hunting around the net a week ago and found the Puddleduck engine.
http://www.machinistblog.com/bogstandards-paddleduck-engine-plans/
It seemed like a fun thing to make - so I now have the Base plate, Block Plate and 2 Cylinder caps.

I firmly believe in going in at the deep end, and i'll let you know how I get on.

Alex
AKA ParCan

[spuddevans]

Hi there Alex  welcome to Madmodder

I was just hunting around the net a week ago and found the Puddleduck engine.

A fine choice for a project, I built one as my 2nd engine build, it really taught me a lot of great techniques. I documented my build here :- http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=1525.0

I firmly believe in going in at the deep end, and i'll let you know how I get on.

Please do keep us all clued in to what you're doing, start a thread about it in the project logs section and keep us updated with your progress, especially with plenty of pics


Glad to have you here.


Tim

[ParCan]

Hi Tim.

I'm not the greatest of writers, but i'll do my best.....
You may find some interesting stuff @
http://parcansreprap.blogspot.co.uk/

[raynerd]

Hi ParCan... I`ve just been looking at your blog, good stuff! 

You have a pm!

Chris

[Brass_Machine]

Hiya ParCan!

Welcome to the collective

I am very interested in doing a 3D printer. I know there is I need to learn...

Eric

[ParCan]

Several ppl have messaged me about building a RepRap.

to answer the FAQ's....

Build the Prusa mendel. http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page
It'll cost you < £500 to build one. How much less depends on what you already have/ make /scavenge.
Get the frame Square - I mean as square as you can get it.
Don't skimp on the motors.
Start with a 0.5mm Print Nozzle size.
Start printing with PLA on to Blue 3M Painters tape.

Good luck with your RepRap builds. It's a great fun project and very rewarding.
randome Picture of Printed coat pegs.

[krv3000]

hi jump in and have fun

[Divided he ad]

Hi Alex 


As said, welcome to the collective 


I'm thinking you'll fit in just fine.  A project log on your paddleduck build will I'm sure be well received too 

Don't worry about the writing... Small amount of text and a few choice pictures is a good way to go , then we can all  sit back and see where you're upto without bothering with too much of that reading nonsense!     



A few notes in whatever section suits about this 3D printing would be nice too... I have seen them but never really looked into the quality of the components produced etc.  One for the future eh?



Basically, enjoy yourself and let us know about the results




Ralph.

[Brass_Machine]

A few notes in whatever section suits about this 3D printing would be nice too... I have seen them but never really looked into the quality of the components produced etc.  One for the future eh?

I second that request... if you don't mind, maybe a quick overview of how it works??

Thanks!

Eric

[ParCan]

Hi Guys.

Thankyou all for your very warm welcome.

Trying to summarise 3D printing is not easy.
I will however as requested do some sort of write up on the whole subject during the week.

I'm learning that the Puddleduck is rather hard to make with just a Lathe and a milling slide.
I'll get there but the scrap bin is going to overflow soon !

Alex.

[AussieJimG]

Hello and welcome Alex
Jim