3D Print Advice

karlitob · 20-01-2022 9:21pm #1

Hi all

Appreciate a steer on the following please.

For my hobby, I need a square to align things. But I’m finding it hard to find what I need that’s not an astronomical cost.

I spotted someone who made the square using 3D printing (€30 from Spain delivered) and wondered how’d I’d go about it in Ireland.

it’s a simple square - 100mm x 130mm arms; 10mm thick (which is the bit I need); and a 5mm diameter hole at the corner (which is a nice to have).

Are there companies that can do this for cheaper than above in Ireland. I don’t have cad or anything like that, I got a bit overwhelmed at all the types of resins etx that I could select.

please see attached. This one comes with a flat piece that I don’t need (in yellow). Thanks all.

Kenny Logins · 20-01-2022 10:07pm

I could run one of those off for you.

Have to ask, what's it for and is there a market for such an item?

karlitob · 20-01-2022 11:26pm

brilliant - thank you

what's the best way to go about that?

https://youtu.be/oNvX_enHnX0

this is what it’s for. Ideally it should be metal as you could use it as a cutting guide also - rather than just an alignment guide

You can also use it for bookbinding also. Not much of a market in Ireland but it’s a pretty sizeable hobby in the Far East ….if you tube is anything to go by.