3d printer

GTsetGO · 08-24-2016, 11:22 AM

So. I picked up a 3d printer on amazon and I have to say, this thing is fun and cool to play with. Right now I am in the middle of about a 50 hour print of a star wars blaster.

the real thing

my progress so far

printing out a part of the barrell

some other parts

AdamJoshua · 08-24-2016, 11:38 AM

Holy crap dude! Can I ask what printer you picked up?

GTsetGO · 08-24-2016, 11:49 AM

this one right here

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

stearns · 08-24-2016, 11:51 AM

man.. got no words other than "that's pretty f'ing cool"

croatan · 08-24-2016, 11:55 AM

That is super cool!

I've been thinking about getting a 3D printer for a while now but really can't come up with any decent excuses for having one--except for the coolness factor, of course.

GTsetGO · 08-24-2016, 11:58 AM

with all the star wars stuff that i and some of my friends do, it will be worth it to me.

that blaster will cost me all of $40 in filament and then time and spray paint. A real one bought from a supplier would cost me $600.

massphatness · 08-24-2016, 12:26 PM

My gal just started working with Stratasys, a 3D printer manufacturer. The stuff the higher end machines can do is amazing. Commerical applications are pretty apparent. The challenge is the home user market, and hobbyists such as yourself would seem to be the most likely target, at least for now.

Have fun with it!

Remo · 08-24-2016, 12:36 PM

Very cool!

I love your first post with "the real thing"...it's still not "real"

GTsetGO · 08-24-2016, 12:40 PM

well. real as in a prop from a star wars movie.

this is the real thing.

markem · 08-24-2016, 01:33 PM

I have a friend who makes custom motorcycle parts with his. It's pretty high end.

Porch Dweller · 08-24-2016, 02:37 PM

Very cool!

icehog3 · 08-24-2016, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

I have a friend who makes custom motorcycle parts with his. It's pretty high end.

Can he make me a 1800cc engine?

AdamJoshua · 08-25-2016, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by croatan

That is super cool!

I've been thinking about getting a 3D printer for a while now but really can't come up with any decent excuses for having one--except for the coolness factor, of course.

I'm in the same boat, they have some cool ones that even do 3D scanning of times so you can replicate them, but I just can't justify it, I'm still trying though!

08-24-2016, 11:22 AM	#1
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	3d printer So. I picked up a 3d printer on amazon and I have to say, this thing is fun and cool to play with. Right now I am in the middle of about a 50 hour print of a star wars blaster. the real thing my progress so far printing out a part of the barrell some other parts __________________ Modded Mustangs

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: 3d printer Holy crap dude! Can I ask what printer you picked up?

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GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: 3d printer this one right here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ Modded Mustangs

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croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: 3d printer That is super cool! I've been thinking about getting a 3D printer for a while now but really can't come up with any decent excuses for having one--except for the coolness factor, of course. __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

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GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: 3d printer with all the star wars stuff that i and some of my friends do, it will be worth it to me. that blaster will cost me all of $40 in filament and then time and spray paint. A real one bought from a supplier would cost me $600. __________________ Modded Mustangs

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massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: 3d printer My gal just started working with Stratasys, a 3D printer manufacturer. The stuff the higher end machines can do is amazing. Commerical applications are pretty apparent. The challenge is the home user market, and hobbyists such as yourself would seem to be the most likely target, at least for now. Have fun with it! __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

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Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: 3d printer Very cool! I love your first post with "the real thing"...it's still not "real" __________________

08-24-2016, 12:40 PM	#9
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: 3d printer well. real as in a prop from a star wars movie. this is the real thing. __________________ Modded Mustangs

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: 3d printer I have a friend who makes custom motorcycle parts with his. It's pretty high end. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: 3d printer Very cool! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone