Collaborate Disseminate
When we have two 3D printed parts that need to fit together, many of us rely on pins and holes to locate them and fix them together. [Slant 3D] has …read more Continue reading Alternatives to Pins and Holes For 3D Printed Assemblies
3D printing’s real value is that you can whip up objects in all kinds of whacky geometries with a minimum of fuss. However, there’s almost always some post-processing to do. …read more Continue reading Cheap Deburring Tool Is Game Changer For 3D Printing
Projects can often spiral, not down or up, but out. For [Derek] he started playing around with a 3D-printed escapement mechanism and thought it was a wonderful bit of engineering. …read more Continue reading 3D Printed Post Modern Grandfather Clock
[Emily Velasco] has an internet provider that provides sub-par connectivity. Instead of repeatedly refreshing a browser tab to test if the network is up, [Emily] decided to create an internet …read more Continue reading Cat Skull for Internet Connection Divination
We’ve covered a number of projects that assist makers who need to fill orders for their small businesses, or kitting. [Helmke] has sorted thousands of pieces of hardware that they …read more Continue reading Dispense 60 Bolts in 2.3 Seconds
We always enjoy unique clocks, and a recent 3D print from [David Kingsman] caught our eye. It converts an Ikea clock into a very unusual-looking “wandering hour” clock that uses …read more Continue reading Ikea Clock Gets Wanderlust
Electroplating is a great way to add strength or shine to a 3D print. However, we don’t see too many people trying it with gold. [HEN3DRIK] isn’t afraid to experiment, …read more Continue reading Making The One Ring By Electroplating Gold On A 3D Print
While packing merch for a recent gig, I realised I had the opportunity to do something a little fun. I’d released an album on tape, and spent a little extra …read more Continue reading Wear Your Fave Cassette Tapes as a Necklace With This 3D Printed Adapter
Tensegrity sculptures are fun things, and often sold as office desk toys or scientific novelties. You can build your own too, and [seabirdhh] has whipped up a fun holiday-themed version. …read more Continue reading Build This Halloween-Themed TensEGGrity Sculpture
3D printing is known for producing parts with a fairly average finish at best. Even the smoothest resin prints are still fairly plasticky and dull in appearance. However, it’s possible …read more Continue reading Electroplating Makes 3D-Printed Star Wars Prop Shine