3D Printer - 3D Printed Mods

[AnthonyLouis]

So lately I’ve really had the itch to start building my own mods... for a while now, I’ve really been interested in getting a 3D Printer... the issue is I don’t even know where to start with looking for a decent one. I’m not looking for an industrial 3D printer or a really expensive one that someone would invest in to start a business. I’m looking for a good introductory level 3D printer (yes on the cheaper side of the scale) that can actually produce some good quality prints. I know someone here has to have some knowledge about 3D printers and printing 3D box mods!!! Any information would be insanely appreciated... Thanks in advance


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[SteelDriver]

So lately I’ve really had the itch to start building my own mods... for a while now, I’ve really been interested in getting a 3D Printer... the issue is I don’t even know where to start with looking for a decent one. I’m not looking for an industrial 3D printer or a really expensive one that someone would invest in to start a business. I’m looking for a good introductory level 3D printer (yes on the cheaper side of the scale) that can actually produce some good quality prints. I know someone here has to have some knowledge about 3D printers and printing 3D box mods!!! Any information would be insanely appreciated... Thanks in advance


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@jasonandsarah hit him up.

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[jasonandsarah]

So lately I’ve really had the itch to start building my own mods... for a while now, I’ve really been interested in getting a 3D Printer... the issue is I don’t even know where to start with looking for a decent one. I’m not looking for an industrial 3D printer or a really expensive one that someone would invest in to start a business. I’m looking for a good introductory level 3D printer (yes on the cheaper side of the scale) that can actually produce some good quality prints. I know someone here has to have some knowledge about 3D printers and printing 3D box mods!!! Any information would be insanely appreciated... Thanks in advance


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Check out the cr10 and cr10 mini or I believe creality just came out with 2 newer printers that are supposed to be really good and cheaper.

*just looked and the ender 3 is on pre order. Really great all around printer and for that price I doubt it can be beat.
Fyi I have never shopped at this site though. https://www.3dprintersbay.com/creality-ender-3

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[AnthonyLouis]

Check out the cr10 and cr10 mini or I believe creality just came out with 2 newer printers that are supposed to be really good and cheaper.

*just looked and the ender 3 is on pre order. Really great all around printer and for that price I doubt it can be beat.
Fyi I have never shopped at this site though. https://www.3dprintersbay.com/creality-ender-3

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Thanks so much man, I really really appreciate you taking the time to let me know about this... that Ender 3 is definitely the price range I was hoping for lol. I didn’t want to buy an expensive one until I actually know what I’m doing. I couldn’t find it on the site you linked and I honestly don’t know if every printer is different... is there a specific filament that I need to use that printer or does most filament work and there is there some filament that won’t work with this model?


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[jasonandsarah]

Thanks so much man, I really really appreciate you taking the time to let me know about this... that Ender 3 is definitely the price range I was hoping for lol. I didn’t want to buy an expensive one until I actually know what I’m doing. I couldn’t find it on the site you linked and I honestly don’t know if every printer is different... is there a specific filament that I need to use that printer or does most filament work and there is there some filament that won’t work with this model?


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The manufacturer says it can print Pla, abs and tpu. I'm guessing the easiest ones to print will be pla and abs in the beginning. Be prepared though because 3d printing isn't as easy as one might think. There will be lots of failed prints and learning settings and mastering the slicer software. It's like taking on a whole new hobby and you gotta go all in.

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[AnthonyLouis]

The manufacturer says it can print Pla, abs and tpu. I'm guessing the easiest ones to print will be pla and abs in the beginning. Be prepared though because 3d printing isn't as easy as one might think. There will be lots of failed prints and learning settings and mastering the slicer software. It's like taking on a whole new hobby and you gotta go all in.

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That’s fine by me man... I’m out of work right now so I got the time to learn it... might as well learn a trade right?


Have you ever printed a Box Mod?

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[PoppaVic]

Bubububububu...t - you gotta' have a lathe and MILL to make atomizers and tanks and fittings! ;-P

 

[jasonandsarah]

That’s fine by me man... I’m out of work right now so I got the time to learn it... might as well learn a trade right?


Have you ever printed a Box Mod?

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Yeah I've made a couple for myself and a couple for others. Hopefully your not trying to start selling mods because most people only really want pla or abs mods for beaters so your not gonna make much off that.
I'm not saying that to try and dissuade ypu5 because learning 3d printing is a very smart thing to do now a days imo. Everything is going to 3d printing for prototypes, casting molds and even end parts it's just higher end machines doing it. Learning the basics is a great way to start that processes and get your feet wet so to speak. You'll know within the first couple months because you'll either love it or hate it.
It's a deep rabbit hole and it'll reel you in quick if you enjoy it. I've got 3 printers now and I'm considering selling 2 of them to try and get something a little more heavy duty in the near future.

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[AnthonyLouis]

Yeah I've made a couple for myself and a couple for others. Hopefully your not trying to start selling mods because most people only really want pla or abs mods for beaters so your not gonna make much off that.
I'm not saying that to try and dissuade ypu5 because learning 3d printing is a very smart thing to do now a days imo. Everything is going to 3d printing for prototypes, casting molds and even end parts it's just higher end machines doing it. Learning the basics is a great way to start that processes and get your feet wet so to speak. You'll know within the first couple months because you'll either love it or hate it.
It's a deep rabbit hole and it'll reel you in quick if you enjoy it. I've got 3 printers now and I'm considering selling 2 of them to try and get something a little more heavy duty in the near future.

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No not looking to sell them, just make for myself... I was curious how much filament it used to make an average size squonk or regular box mod... pure curiosity so I know what I’m getting myself into haha

And yeah, I’ve been interested in 3D printing for a long time and kept saying I wanted to get into it,.. I figure now is as good a time as any... especially all the money I spend on mods, I might as well buy a printer and learn to print my own lol


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[jasonandsarah]

No not looking to sell them, just make for myself... I was curious how much filament it used to make an average size squonk or regular box mod... pure curiosity so I know what I’m getting myself into haha

And yeah, I’ve been interested in 3D printing for a long time and kept saying I wanted to get into it,.. I figure now is as good a time as any... especially all the money I spend on mods, I might as well buy a printer and learn to print my own lol


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Filament will mostly be dependent on witch kind you buy. Depending on the mod size though you could probably make 20+ mods out of one roll of 1kg filament. If you buy the more expencive filament and you'll only get .5 kg of filament for around the same price and less prints obviously. There's also stuff that's really expencive but that's normally like pla/carbon or pla/different types of metal and the like. It's also a little harder to print so inn the beginning it can suck getting failed prints using a $80 .5kg spool.
I mostly buy cheaper filament because the worst that happens is a messed up print once in awhile or something. But even when using cheaper filament you'll want to check around and see what people are saying about it.
There's tons of very cool and useful things you can print on thingaverse. You'll find things all the time you didn't even know you wanted

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[AnthonyLouis]

Filament will mostly be dependent on witch kind you buy. Depending on the mod size though you could probably make 20+ mods out of one roll of 1kg filament. If you buy the more expencive filament and you'll only get .5 kg of filament for around the same price and less prints obviously. There's also stuff that's really expencive but that's normally like pla/carbon or pla/different types of metal and the like. It's also a little harder to print so inn the beginning it can suck getting failed prints using a $80 .5kg spool.
I mostly buy cheaper filament because the worst that happens is a messed up print once in awhile or something. But even when using cheaper filament you'll want to check around and see what people are saying about it.
There's tons of very cool and useful things you can print on thingaverse. You'll find things all the time you didn't even know you wanted

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Thanks for all this info, I really appreciate it. I’ve been browsing thingiverse for a while now... can’t wait to get some prints going!


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[AnthonyLouis]

The Ender 3 comes with software to use to make 3D models to print right?


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[jasonandsarah]

The Ender 3 comes with software to use to make 3D models to print right?


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I'm not sure but I dont think so? If your talking about cad software I think you have to get your own because it's not really a requirement. Then again I'm not 100% positive

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[UncleRJ]

I was in a local Computer/Electronics Superstore a few months back and they had one set up and printing little plastic toy's for the kiddies.

Fascinating to watch it do its thing.

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?Ntt=3D+Printing

Personally, not interested in 3D printed mods but (and I probably shouldn't say this) but if I had one, I would most likely try to make one of those plastic 3D printed guns you hear about just to have one in my collection.

 

[PoppaVic]

That's OK, We now have You on file..

 

[jasonandsarah]

I was in a local Computer/Electronics Superstore a few months back and they had one set up and printing little plastic toy's for the kiddies.

Fascinating to watch it do its thing.

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?Ntt=3D+Printing

Personally, not interested in 3D printed mods but (and I probably shouldn't say this) but if I had one, I would most likely try to make one of those plastic 3D printed guns you hear about just to have one in my collection.

F em, maybe I'll print one for you!

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[UncleRJ]

That's OK, We now have You on file..

I imagine that I have a nice fat file that is thicker than most!

But thank you for thinking of me all the same

 

[UncleRJ]

F em, maybe I'll print one for you!

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And I would cheerfully take you up on that offer!

 

[AnthonyLouis]

I'm not sure but I dont think so? If your talking about cad software I think you have to get your own because it's not really a requirement. Then again I'm not 100% positive

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Ahh so when you get the printer you can only print other people’s files? I’d have to purchase software separately to create my own?


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[jasonandsarah]

Ahh so when you get the printer you can only print other people’s files? I’d have to purchase software separately to create my own?


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Yeah only higher end printers come with cad software I believe. There's probably a free one out there somewhere but I'm not sure? I got 1 year of fusion 360 with my Robo R2 but that cost me $1800 so it's the least they could do! Lol didn't even get the software just a 1 year subscription. Haven't done a ton of research but that tells me cad software is probably pretty pricy.
Sucks because my years almost up and I've barley used it! such a waste but I've had a lot going on this year. Not a lot of free time to learn something new. I've had enough time into learning my printers them selves.

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[AnthonyLouis]

Yeah only higher end printers come with cad software I believe. There's probably a free one out there somewhere but I'm not sure? I got 1 year of fusion 360 with my Robo R2 but that cost me $1800 so it's the least they could do! Lol didn't even get the software just a 1 year subscription. Haven't done a ton of research but that tells me cad software is probably pretty pricy.
Sucks because my years almost up and I've barley used it! such a waste but I've had a lot going on this year. Not a lot of free time to learn something new. I've had enough time into learning my printers them selves.

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Ouch... that sucks... I really thought they’d offer you some way to create files


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[jasonandsarah]

Ouch... that sucks... I really thought they’d offer you some way to create files


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Look into because like I said I don't know much about cad. There's probably options Idk about.

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[AnthonyLouis]

Look into because like I said I don't know much about cad. There's probably options Idk about.

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Will do... god I can’t wait for the Ender 3 to come out... I’m itching to get started


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[AnthonyLouis]

Check out the cr10 and cr10 mini or I believe creality just came out with 2 newer printers that are supposed to be really good and cheaper.

*just looked and the ender 3 is on pre order. Really great all around printer and for that price I doubt it can be beat.
Fyi I have never shopped at this site though. https://www.3dprintersbay.com/creality-ender-3

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Hey man! So I’m ready to pull the trigger on the printer... I just want to make sure the Ender 3 is still the one you would recommend!


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[obijuan77]

Hey man! So I’m ready to pull the trigger on the printer... I just want to make sure the Ender 3 is still the one you would recommend!


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Hey All,
Looooooooooong time lurker, finally decided to join.

I've been reading along this thread as I love 3D printing, and thought I might offer some insight regarding the slicer software/design software you need for 3D printing.

Depending on the make/model you decide on, it may come with software, but if not there are some free options:

First you would need a design program, but you can design for free using https://www.tinkercad.com/
All you have to do is create a free account, and you are ready to start designing. You can even import others .stl files and make modifications if needed.
Next you will need the slicer software which 'slices' your design into layers to be printed. This can also be expensive, but again, there is a free option https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software
You can download for free & works pretty good. The newest version has some new features also.

I use both of these, and they will work just fine without breaking the bank. Once you 'get you feet wet' you can buy more expensive programs...

Hope my first post here helps!

 

[AnthonyLouis]

Hey All,
Looooooooooong time lurker, finally decided to join.

I've been reading along this thread as I love 3D printing, and thought I might offer some insight regarding the slicer software/design software you need for 3D printing.

Depending on the make/model you decide on, it may come with software, but if not there are some free options:

First you would need a design program, but you can design for free using https://www.tinkercad.com/
All you have to do is create a free account, and you are ready to start designing. You can even import others .stl files and make modifications if needed.
Next you will need the slicer software which 'slices' your design into layers to be printed. This can also be expensive, but again, there is a free option https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software
You can download for free & works pretty good. The newest version has some new features also.

I use both of these, and they will work just fine without breaking the bank. Once you 'get you feet wet' you can buy more expensive programs...

Hope my first post here helps!

That’s awesome dude... I was actually playing with tinkercad earlier today!! And thanks for the slicer info, that was going to be my next project to search for.....

I’m more then likely going to pull the trigger on the Creailty Ender 3 Tom. There’s about 2 week lead time on it so I have time to find some software and pick up some filament ...

Thanks again for the info!!!


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[jasonandsarah]

Hey man! So I’m ready to pull the trigger on the printer... I just want to make sure the Ender 3 is still the one you would recommend!


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Like I said before I haven't actually used the ender 3 (obviously since its just coming out lol) but I do own a printer from creality and it's a to notch machine for the price. I honestly doubt you'll be unhappy with it.

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[jasonandsarah]

Hey All,
Looooooooooong time lurker, finally decided to join.

I've been reading along this thread as I love 3D printing, and thought I might offer some insight regarding the slicer software/design software you need for 3D printing.

Depending on the make/model you decide on, it may come with software, but if not there are some free options:

First you would need a design program, but you can design for free using https://www.tinkercad.com/
All you have to do is create a free account, and you are ready to start designing. You can even import others .stl files and make modifications if needed.
Next you will need the slicer software which 'slices' your design into layers to be printed. This can also be expensive, but again, there is a free option https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software
You can download for free & works pretty good. The newest version has some new features also.

I use both of these, and they will work just fine without breaking the bank. Once you 'get you feet wet' you can buy more expensive programs...

Hope my first post here helps!

Very helpful thanks for filling in where I was blank! probably look into those myself soon.

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[AnthonyLouis]

Very helpful thanks for filling in where I was blank! probably look into those myself soon.

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Yeah I get it man... I wasn’t asking if you liked it, really just if you heard of anything better coming out or came out... just don’t want to spend $200 and then get mad at myself because the new hottness comes out right after lol


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[jasonandsarah]

Yeah I get it man... I wasn’t asking if you liked it, really just if you heard of anything better coming out or came out... just don’t want to spend $200 and then get mad at myself because the new hottness comes out right after lol


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Imo for $200 there's absolutely no other option atm. I paid double that for my CR10 and never once regretted it.

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[AnthonyLouis]

Imo for $200 there's absolutely no other option atm. I paid double that for my CR10 and never once regretted it.

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Awesome... I’m going to place my order as soon as I get home... I believe lead time is 10-14 days.

They are actually selling the Ender 3 on Amazon for $40 more... I was tempted to just order it there. I wish amazon accepted PayPal or I probably wouldn’t have hesitated to grab it there!


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[obijuan77]

You are most welcome. Glad I could help some

 

[AnthonyLouis]

You guys want to recommend some filament brands? I want to have everything ready for when it gets here!!


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[AnthonyLouis]

I’m already ordering enough parts to make a few mods so I’ll have them on hand... won’t do me no good though if I don’t have the filament to print the enclosures


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[jasonandsarah]

I’m already ordering enough parts to make a few mods so I’ll have them on hand... won’t do me no good though if I don’t have the filament to print the enclosures


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https://www.proto-pasta.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers...-Printing-Filament/zgbs/industrial/6066129011
Most filament is pretty good now a days with mainly just specialty stuff being expencive.


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[obijuan77]

Yep, jasonandsarah is right. Pretty much most filament these days is fine. I've used Hatchbox, Printrbot, esun all good filament. You don't need expensive filament for PLA, ABS, or PETG.

 

[jasonandsarah]

I’m already ordering enough parts to make a few mods so I’ll have them on hand... won’t do me no good though if I don’t have the filament to print the enclosures


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When will your printer arrive?

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[AnthonyLouis]

Thanks for the help once again guys!




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[AnthonyLouis]

When will your printer arrive?

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I believe it should arrive 8-12 days or so..
Have you tried Solutech filament? If so, how about their black, white & grey?


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[obijuan77]

I believe it should arrive 8-12 days or so..
Have you tried Solutech filament? If so, how about their black, white & grey?


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yes I actually have a roll of the grey ABS right here. prints great, good quality, no issues with spooling (yet anyway haven't used the whole thing) and diameter has been consistent. Just be advised that ABS will warp on certain prints, but that's a whole different thread lol!

 

[AnthonyLouis]

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yes I actually have a roll of the grey ABS right here. prints great, good quality, no issues with spooling (yet anyway haven't used the whole thing) and diameter has been consistent. Just be advised that ABS will warp on certain prints, but that's a whole different thread lol!

Yeah I’m going to stick with PLA until I get some experience... I’ve read it’s just easier to work with in the beginning !


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[AnthonyLouis]

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yes I actually have a roll of the grey ABS right here. prints great, good quality, no issues with spooling (yet anyway haven't used the whole thing) and diameter has been consistent. Just be advised that ABS will warp on certain prints, but that's a whole different thread lol!

Have you printed any mods yet or do you not mess with the printer for that?


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[obijuan77]

yes, PLA is muuuch easier! haven't printed any mods yet, but I have printed my RTA stands, Clapton coil jig & some battery cases...

 

[jasonandsarah]

yes, PLA is muuuch easier! haven't printed any mods yet, but I have printed my RTA stands, Clapton coil jig & some battery cases...
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Wow that Clapton jig looks perfect for the coil table I want to build. Mind sharing the link? I LOVE thingaverse but sometimes it can be a bitch to find the exact print your looking for. Find 10 just like it but not the one you want.

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[AnthonyLouis]

Wow that Clapton jig looks perfect for the coil table I want to build. Mind sharing the link? I LOVE thingaverse but sometimes it can be a bitch to find the exact print your looking for. Find 10 just like it but not the one you want.

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Yeah that coil jig is pretty bad ass! I was thinking about printing one to do some Clapton’s while I’m wrapping my Alien coils with another drill . That battery case is pretty awesome also

Do you use yeggi at all for searching for prints? Sometimes it found more prints for me on thingiverse compared to what thingiverse actually showed me when I searched


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[obijuan77]

Hey guys, thanks!

I sometimes use yeggi, but found most stuff on thingiverse

Here is the link for the one I printed, but I made some modifications to mine:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2124546

this one does NOT hold kidney puncher spools, so that was one change I made to my version, also his version does not have the threaded rod and wingnut. I added that to mine.

Let me know if this works for you, or I can upload my .stl files

 

[jasonandsarah]

Hey guys, thanks!

I sometimes use yeggi, but found most stuff on thingiverse

Here is the link for the one I printed, but I made some modifications to mine:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2124546

this one does NOT hold kidney puncher spools, so that was one change I made to my version, also his version does not have the threaded rod and wingnut. I added that to mine.

Let me know if this works for you, or I can upload my .stl files

Thanks man that's pretty cool of you. Your modified version sounds way better and I'm still not capable of messing with print files very well. I really gotta just take the time to learn but for now I'll gladly accept your offer to use your stl file .

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[obijuan77]

no prob. but there's several files. can I upload them here, or would a zip file be better? Or is it against forum rules? Not sure how to proceed here, still new lol. just let me know

 

[obijuan77]

Oh, nvm. I managed to make my file public, so you can download here:

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/9Us1C7BiARj-clapton-coil-jigfinal

 

[jasonandsarah]

Oh, nvm. I managed to make my file public, so you can download here:

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/9Us1C7BiARj-clapton-coil-jigfinal

Thanks again, I'll have to log in oon my laptop tomorrow so I can download that. Really need too get some harder resin for my sla printer because I wanna print stuff like this with that printer. Unfortunately all I have is a crap load of the prototyping resin. Works great unless the prints thin, then it's kinda brittle.

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