3D Printer

[RickyMcGrath]

Home Depot is now carry 3D printers.

[arkfit]

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

[BIGBEARJT]

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

[chadlanthier]

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

[M80]

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

[Conductor562]

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.

[RickyMcGrath]

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.

[comp56]

the possibilities are truly endless.....

[Bigmikez]

that's awesome!!!

[Kevin121401]

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

[TylerDama]

Say whaaaa?

[TylerDama]

Say whaaaa?

[Conductor562]

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

[RickyMcGrath]

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

[keslogan]

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

[Conductor562]

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

[rfwjr]

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.

[Scoszko]

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.