rogonzab
1062 posts
Jun 27, 2018
7:35 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/Anet-A8-Included-Filament-Printer/dp/B01N5D2ZIB
$219!!!!
Max Print Size: 220x220x240mm
This is cheap enough to buy just like a new toy.
In theory, you can print a comb, cover plates or maybe a mic!
What do you think?
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woodnacho
7 posts
Jun 27, 2018
12:23 PM
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I printed myself a piece to attach to my harp rack which makes it super simple to clip on a sennheiser mic and have a awesome sounding amped harp rack.
Yes, combs and whatever bits and bobs you want to have are super easy to make/print.
Last Edited by woodnacho on Jun 27, 2018 12:24 PM
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jpmcbride
193 posts
Jun 27, 2018
12:24 PM
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Well it's not quite as simple as it seems. 3D printing still requires a lot of effort to maintain. It can be difficult to get consistent and accurate prints, even with printers that cost several thousand dollars, let alone one that is $200.
I 3D print gaskets for my bottle o Blues microphones. I also 3D print harmonica dividers for the fender and musicians friend cases. I use a 3D printer that's much more expensive than that, and it takes a lot to keep it running and to get decent prints.
The technology is coming along, but not quite there yet.
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Jim McBride
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shadoe42
349 posts
Jun 27, 2018
4:01 PM
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This printer is a kit you would need to assemble. If you want a good printer that is under 300 bucks look at the Monoprice Select Mini which is a bit smaller print area than this one. OR for the same print area the Creality Ender 3. Its new and so far is getting rave reviews. I am looking at one as an upgrade to my Select Mini.
Do your research.
Now as to printing combs. Yes you could but you will still have to sand it smooth and seal it. PLA filament is not air tight when it prints. Keep in mind how these printers work. They are printing one layer at a time. SO there is some space. and if you set it to 100 percent infill your print times would be atrocious.
it is still an emerging technology so if you are not willing to fiddle with it and spend some time getting to know the printer then I would wait. We are still not quite to the buy printer, press button , print stage of the the hobby.
With that being said. if you don;t mind spending time fiddling with settings and printers then it can be a lot of fun. I love mine.
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Dr. Rev. Mr. Cheeks Miller
My Electronic Music World
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nacoran
9889 posts
Jun 28, 2018
2:23 PM
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I'd suggest watching some of the YouTube channels dedicated to 3D printing. It will give you an idea of what models work best and what you can and can't do with the technology and with what level of effort. I've been keeping an eye on it, off and on, for a while. It's really coming along, but there still seems to be a learning curve if you want to do precision stuff.
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Cotton
100 posts
Jun 28, 2018
2:37 PM
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One of my hobbies is collecting antique Rolmonicas and Play A Sax roll player harmonicas. Another collector friend has 3D printed combs for both of these items. Many of the old combs are rotten or have broken tines. Yes they need to be flat sanded and maybe cleaned up a little between the tines. However they turned out very well.
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Andrew
1791 posts
Jun 29, 2018
1:45 AM
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I'm waiting until 4D printers are available.
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AppalachiaBlues
189 posts
Jun 30, 2018
9:33 AM
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Clearly the prices are dropping and the printers are improving rapidly. However, most people should not be thinking about buying one. There are plenty of companies offering print-as-a-service. Unless you have a high volume of work, it's better to avoid the capital expense and rapid obsolesce associated with "buying a printer". Most service providers have state-of-the-art equipment, and you only pay to use, not own.
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nacoran
9893 posts
Jun 30, 2018
12:49 PM
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AppalachiaBlues, what's got me thinking about taking the plunge is I want to prototype things. It's probably cheaper, if I have a finished product I want as a one-off to print to use someone else, but if it's going to take me 10 tries to work out the kinks in the design... being able to make rough prototypes to see if things fit, more or less, is still probably better, even if you send out to get the final version done professionally.
I just wish CAD was easier. People should also look around for maker's spaces. Some libraries actually have 3-D printers you can use, as well as some other spots aimed at teaching people knew skills.
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