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Horn Button ...
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 3:22 pm
by Bantum
Ha - Could be ...
Was originally made for these but :
Cheers, Bantum ...
Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 11:12 pm
by El_Freddo
Why are there captive screw three sections? That’s what I based my thoughts on!
Looks good, or is that the sample unit you based the design from?
Cheers
Bennie
Center Cap ...
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 3:52 am
by Bantum
Yes, made a direct copy of the original :
Idea is to strip the metal parts & reuse them on the printed base where the old is past muster ... :/ ( broken or deteriorated )
You can download the file here :
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1478397
Cheers, Bantum ...
Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...
Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 7:45 pm
by Silverbullet
Nice work Bantum, 3D printing has done so much good for the issue of old, brittle, non-existent (new) odd little plastic parts for cars and restorations.
I'm wondering, would you offer your 3D printing services for outside jobs?
The rear windscreen demister in my wagon doesn't work, I think the element is cactus. I've got an idea for a PTC heating element and a little blower fan mounted in the tailgate but would need some custom ducting/joiners to pipe the warm air to the base of the window. I'll do the design work, but I don't have a 3D printer, could I send the files your way?
Re: Printer Service ...
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:58 pm
by Bantum
Yes had thoughts of doing something like that ( am in the process of build a 3D printer ) but not looking to go into business as there are too many regulation / tax implications for me, so it will be just a 'hobby' thing done in my spare time for now ... :/
Speaking of updates, just got this to put the printer in ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:06 pm
by Silverbullet
Is that a fume hood? Good idea...
but not looking to go into business as there are too many regulation / tax implications
Understood, I might have to look into getting myself a 3d printer at last!
Have thought about it a few times but could never justify getting one.
Printer Enclosure ...
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:33 am
by Bantum
Yep it has several functions, helps to keep the heat in and stable & stops the fumes spreading ...
( the fabric is supposedly fire retardant - yet to test it, may still need to add a filter somewhere )
Printers have come down in price too, got this for under $400 ( spent more on peripheries but )
If was doing mass produced stuff, I'd go for a more industrial type ...
( they will cost more mind you )
Cheers, Bantum ...
Door Pulls ...
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:25 am
by Bantum
Did a test print on the Door pull :
Still more work to do ... :/
Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:25 am
by TOONGA
nice it looks like the 41 year old sun damaged ones on my sedan
Good to see you experimenting though keep it up.
TOONGA
Dust cover & End Cap ...
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:21 pm
by Bantum
Did some more 3D stuff:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1478397
Roof Rack End Caps :
Door Dust Cap :
Might want to print them in flexible material ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Door Pull Trim ....
Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2021 4:08 am
by Bantum
Well it's been released :
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5161635
See what you make of it ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Printer upgrades ...
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:08 am
by Bantum
Well this lot finally arrived :
& opened :
Unpacked :
& the Duck :
Just got to work out how to install it now ... :/
Ciao, Bantum ...
Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:32 pm
by Silverbullet
That's a nice little lot there Bantum
is that upgrades for your printer or an entirely new printer? Almost looks like stereo-lithography kind of printing gear...
Re: 3D Printer Parts ...
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:37 pm
by Bantum
Thanks, haven't got round to installing all of it yet.
BQ hot end is lighter & supposedly can handle higher temperatures ... to be mounted on one of the tool plates.
The Hermit Crab ( & tool plates ) is so I can interchange printer head with other devices like laser / cutter parts.
Idea is so I can do engraving & cutting stuff on same machine.
Have also been upgrading the power /control boards :
Whether it works or not tis yet to be determined ... :/
Ciao, Bantum ...
Let there be light ...
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:10 am
by Bantum
Well I need to be able to see things better - so got me something to light up the print bed : * Edit - link broke ...
testing :
And few more bits added to the parts bin :
Got to get back to finishing the printer now ...
Ciao, Bantum ...
Door Pull Test Print ...
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:18 am
by Bantum
Well I did a thing & got this :
& back side :
Will have to do some more tweaking to correct some of the errors found - bit thin in some places + clips didn't print correctly ... :/
Welcome feed back from others who have got round to printing it ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:43 am
by El_Freddo
That looks quite good in the pics Bantum!
How will that material fare in the cabin of a sun soaked vehicle, would it be likely to warp?
Keep up the good effort!
Cheers
Bennie
Print longevity ...
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 4:14 am
by Bantum
Depends on what its printed with - ABS, same as original - PETG, yet to be tested, but should hold up just as good if not better.
Will have to leave a sample out in the sun for a couple of years to check on suitability.
Cheers, Bantum ...