3D Printing Fun

[johnmpf]

I'm surprised that we have not seen 3D printed knockoffs of the new boom arm. The design seems like a perfect fit for 3D printing.

 

[ChuckS]

Finally!

I haven't been able to find 1.5" dia. loc-line hoses in Canada for my drill press, and this printed hose is exactly what I need.

Based on 5 printing hours per day and 30 printing days per month, my annual electricity cost for the new hobby would be around $36 or $3 a month, roughly the cost of a cup of Starbucks brewed coffee here. The PETG material cost for the hose set was about $4.

 

[Packard]

Finally!

I haven't been able to find 1.5" dia. loc-line hoses in Canada for my drill press, and this printed hose is exactly what I need.

Based on 5 printing hours per day and 30 printing days per month, my annual electricity cost for the new hobby would be around $36 or $3 a month, roughly the cost of a cup of Starbucks brewed coffee here. The PETG material cost for the set was about $4.

If you are GranQuartz, I found you on line. If not, this system is available—made in the USA, though some of the items are listed as back ordered.

Loc-Line Modular Hose System

Loc-Line Modular Hose System

www.granquartz.com

 

[ChuckS]

Lee Valley Tools carries loc-line hoses but they are 2" (2.5"?) in dia., too large to be configured for the drill press as shown in my image above. No one sells the mounting bracket/connector.

I actually used a smaller loc-line hose but it was found too small for chips.

 

[Packard]

Lee Valley Tools carries loc-line hoses but they are 2" (2.5"?) in dia., too large to be configured for the drill press as shown in my image above. No one sells the mounting bracket/connector.

I actually used a smaller loc-line hose but it was found too small for chips.

I have no actual knowledge of this product, I was just matching images.

But I have used gooseneck support stands in the photography studio. I probably would have used one of those and zip tied an air hose along the length. For my drill press, I would have used a magnetic mount.

This is the type I’ve used:

Of course, if I had a 3D printer my perception might be different.

 

[ChuckS]

I tried that, too, and sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. The loc-line hose always worked, but it was good for fine dust only due to the narrow line.

 

[Mike Goetzke]

Check this out. Don't think I will print it but nice talking piece:

 

[luvmytoolz]

Check this out. Don't think I will print it but nice talking piece:



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Exactly the kind of thing the Festool marketing dept needs to take note of and hand out at events!

How awesome would that be!

 

[ChuckS]

It's a 10-hr print job.