Post by Mofo on Aug 14, 2013 12:47:48 GMT -7
So, I'm playing around with 3D-printed turnbuckles. 1/32 for now, though I could always toss in a few in 1/48.
Good news is, it SEEMS feasible. They should print, in metal. After all, that's what Gaspatch is doing. The downside is, they have to be done in silver. More specifically, they have to be printed in wax, then investment cast in silver. It's a more laborious process, which means there's a pricey handling charge per file. That makes doing a small test print somewhat unfeasible.
Which is where you guys come in.
I want to do a test print. I want to print enough turnbuckles to make it worth while, but I'd like to offset the cost in case they fizzle. So I'm offering them to you guys. $20, including shipping, per set of 50 buckles. Either 1/32 or 1/48. I'm hoping to find homes for about 5 sets, so PM me if you're interested.
Good news is, it SEEMS feasible. They should print, in metal. After all, that's what Gaspatch is doing. The downside is, they have to be done in silver. More specifically, they have to be printed in wax, then investment cast in silver. It's a more laborious process, which means there's a pricey handling charge per file. That makes doing a small test print somewhat unfeasible.
Which is where you guys come in.
I want to do a test print. I want to print enough turnbuckles to make it worth while, but I'd like to offset the cost in case they fizzle. So I'm offering them to you guys. $20, including shipping, per set of 50 buckles. Either 1/32 or 1/48. I'm hoping to find homes for about 5 sets, so PM me if you're interested.
