Friday, I received a new 3D printer to play with. This is my 1st foray into 3D printing and design. I set the printer up Saturday morning and after a few YouTube videos and trial and error was able to do a test print of the included rabbit figurine.
Hey! That's pretty cool!
So, next thing was to try to design something myself. There is a free site by AutoDesk called TinkerCAD for doing simple designs, so I created an account and went to work. it took several hours and a few versions, but I was able to design a storage box for my CMMG .22LR bolt conversion. 14 hours later............
TaaDaa! A box with a slide-lock lid to hold my bolt.
And it holds the AR15 bolt while I am using the conversion.
Before, I just used cardboard tubes, and they are probably cheaper and more durable, but I made this (my 2nd print and 1st self-designed item), so I am a little proud of it.
Do any of you do 3D printing and have some interesting prints to share? Maybe we need a "What did you print today" thread.
Well, I am downloading Fusion3D to start teaching myself how to do some more advanced designs. Wish me luck!
Hey! That's pretty cool!
So, next thing was to try to design something myself. There is a free site by AutoDesk called TinkerCAD for doing simple designs, so I created an account and went to work. it took several hours and a few versions, but I was able to design a storage box for my CMMG .22LR bolt conversion. 14 hours later............
TaaDaa! A box with a slide-lock lid to hold my bolt.
And it holds the AR15 bolt while I am using the conversion.
Before, I just used cardboard tubes, and they are probably cheaper and more durable, but I made this (my 2nd print and 1st self-designed item), so I am a little proud of it.
Do any of you do 3D printing and have some interesting prints to share? Maybe we need a "What did you print today" thread.
Well, I am downloading Fusion3D to start teaching myself how to do some more advanced designs. Wish me luck!