3d Printer ideas needed

[derf]

And that's what haas kept me from jumping into it, I don't want a paperweight h hanging around

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Trip

Yeah molds would be another good use.

Or using it as the prototype pieces to see what things would look like on whatever you are trying to make before you make it.

For home use, i see it as a use once or twice to see how cool it is and then goes in yhe garage to sit for 10 years...then repeat.

You could use it to prototype billet motorcycle parts, to check fit, and then pass the models on to a machine shop for production.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

You could use it to prototype billet motorcycle parts, to check fit, and then pass the models on to a machine shop for production.

which means you would have to have a cnc machine in your house too. We are looking at this from more of a Derf use instead professional,. there are a ton of good uses for professionals.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Trip

which means you would have to have a cnc machine in your house too. We are looking at this from more of a Derf use instead professional,. there are a ton of good uses for professionals.

Nope, not at all. Like I said, pass it on to a machine shop. This way you would be sure of the fit of your design, before committing it to production through someone else. One-offs are expensive enough, without having to get something done multiple times because of errors in design.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Nope, not at all. Like I said, pass it on to a machine shop. This way you would be sure of the fit of your design, before committing it to production through someone else. One-offs are expensive enough, without having to get something done multiple times because of errors in design.

screw that, I about gave my design for my sticker maps to a sign company, I'm glad I didn't.

[Papa_Complex]

Here's another idea:

http://www.gizmag.com/n12-3d-printed...icture/135658/

[Ineffable]

Out of curiousity have you purchased one yet? I only ask because I almost took a job at Alibre (owned by 3DS) )and I know everyone that works there. They print stuff for me all the time for the random projects I work on. The rapman is a very solid entry level printer and if you have the ability to work on it then you can improve it a lot over time. If you do decide to take the plunge call my friend Pace ( 214.389.9068 ), he is the director of sales at alibre and tell him Tyrel sent you, can't promise you anything but he may hook you up or throw in some freebies.

[derf]

Originally Posted by Ineffable

Out of curiousity have you purchased one yet? I only ask because I almost took a job at Alibre (owned by 3DS) )and I know everyone that works there. They print stuff for me all the time for the random projects I work on. The rapman is a very solid entry level printer and if you have the ability to work on it then you can improve it a lot over time. If you do decide to take the plunge call my friend Pace ( 214.389.9068 ), he is the director of sales at alibre and tell him Tyrel sent you, can't promise you anything but he may hook you up or throw in some freebies.

I want to, it looks like it would be cool and useful, but I just cant seem to justify the cost of investing in one without any real goal other than trinket toys.