InstrumentOfPeace
Active Member
Ace Hardware has a long one that is much better suited for the tailgate garnish.
3D printed parts?
- Thread starter aimeedanger
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I've been thinking about offering to 3D print parts for people if they don't have their own 3D printers.
So, want to get feedback from the group...
That would mean cost/prices like....
I know the prices are low for those, considering that the shipping costs are ~$8-$16, but it's minimal print time, minimal post-processing, and I'm literally printing someone else's model. You can combine items to reduce shipping costs! I've started a little online shop site here.
However, if I raise the price for print time or post processing higher, when I FINALLY get a decent fit and build of the Delica 3 Gauge Pod Replacement (gray)body & (black)face, it would cost more than $260 to print/post/ship. Which I think would be too much.
The issue is not the 900g of filament used to print, it's the time it takes to print the HUGE models and then the PITA to clean the supports up. Just one 3 gauge pod (body and face) takes 6 days of non-stop printing to make, and that's assuming there are no print failures 80% the way through. Trust me on that!
Everything would be printed in PETG to help prevent deforming/melting in the sun/heat during the summer months and most are printed at 0.15mm resolution for better fitment and smoothness of prints. The Double DIN Frames are printed at 0.20mm.
Of course, if you have your own printer, then you can print your own stuff. Just trying to make these parts available to others.
Edit - Had to adjust the fuse prices. The Extended fuse frames/boxes don't safely fit in the small USPS box, thus doubled shipping cost!!!
So, want to get feedback from the group...
What would you think of me charging $1.50 an hour (for printing time and electricity) and $10.00 an hour for post-processing (removing the supports, cleaning up the prints etc)
That would mean cost/prices like....
| Double DIN Stereo Head Unit Frame (Textured) | $4.04 Before Shipping | $11.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Crystal Lite Roof Shade Replacement sliders (8) | $6.09 Before Shipping | $13.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Double DIN Stereo Head Unit Frame (Smoothed) | $7.04 Before Shipping | $14.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Curtain Sliders (24) | $12.09 Before Shipping | $19.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Extended Fuse Box Frame | $7.49 Before Shipping | $22.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Extended Fuse Box Cover (Plain) | $11.49 Before Shipping | $26.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Extended Fuse Box Cover (Engraved translation) | $14.49 Before Shipping | $29.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Extended Fuse Box Cover (Dual Color Translation) | $20.49 Before Shipping | $35.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
| Curtain Sliders (168) | $50.09 Before Shipping | $55.99 with USPS Priority Mail shipping |
I know the prices are low for those, considering that the shipping costs are ~$8-$16, but it's minimal print time, minimal post-processing, and I'm literally printing someone else's model. You can combine items to reduce shipping costs! I've started a little online shop site here.
However, if I raise the price for print time or post processing higher, when I FINALLY get a decent fit and build of the Delica 3 Gauge Pod Replacement (gray)body & (black)face, it would cost more than $260 to print/post/ship. Which I think would be too much.
Everything would be printed in PETG to help prevent deforming/melting in the sun/heat during the summer months and most are printed at 0.15mm resolution for better fitment and smoothness of prints. The Double DIN Frames are printed at 0.20mm.
Of course, if you have your own printer, then you can print your own stuff. Just trying to make these parts available to others.
Edit - Had to adjust the fuse prices. The Extended fuse frames/boxes don't safely fit in the small USPS box, thus doubled shipping cost!!!
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I went back and cleaned up the pricing.
Plus, created a pretty boring store front for ordering these parts if you think you'd need some.
https://nogas1.powweb.com/store/index.html
I only have 9 items (out of a max 15) and have kludged some combining shipment costs together. So, you can get multiple items and save on shipping costs better. I am currently printing an "engraved" Extended Fuse Box Cover and have not bothered to print the 168 window sliders as a single 31 hour print, but when someone orders I'll update the site!
Plus, created a pretty boring store front for ordering these parts if you think you'd need some.
https://nogas1.powweb.com/store/index.html
I only have 9 items (out of a max 15) and have kludged some combining shipment costs together. So, you can get multiple items and save on shipping costs better. I am currently printing an "engraved" Extended Fuse Box Cover and have not bothered to print the 168 window sliders as a single 31 hour print, but when someone orders I'll update the site!
I just posted the two models that I remixed from @Krazykraut in the Resources section.
Engraved English Translation of Extended Fuse Box Cover
Two Color English Translation opf Extended Fuse Box Cover
So, others can print their own. If you don't have a printer, you can order one from my "store"
Engraved English Translation of Extended Fuse Box Cover
Two Color English Translation opf Extended Fuse Box Cover
So, others can print their own. If you don't have a printer, you can order one from my "store"
Ooh la la, look at Mr. Fancy-pants over there with his dual extruder 2-color printer! ;-)
bikerjosh
Well-Known Member
@sck_nogas just got my new fuse box entender and cover in the mail, thanks. Fast shipping. Now my Delica won't feel like it's fly is open.
I see it more as "I'm sharing my printer" than making them for sale.
So, far I've printed 6 items, and after filament, failed prints, consumables, & shipping costs... I've made an entire $14 in profit
douglas.the.delica
Active Member
Awesome!! Might be ordering one of the extended fuse covers as I am using an "add a fuse" and honestly I didn't realize it ever came with a fuse cover as mine was missing.
Love me some PVA
filament in the second extruder for supports that dissolve away.
What do you need drafted?
connorwhite.online
Active Member
I know the theme here was home FDM printing, but I wanted to point out to anyone in the states (and maybe globally?) that you can use Shapeways.com to print much larger build volume, with dramatically smaller layer height, material stability, and also craaazy materials. I've used it to prototype flanges, bus bar, mounts, and now my air inlet (PA6MF), and egr cover (17-4 PH Steel). I'm also saving up for my water-to-air intercooler with an isolated sinusoid aluminum core (the metals get pricey)! I'll be open-sourcing these designs and building out a way for anyone to manufacture directly with Shapeways, but until then I guess this is just a PSA. I miss the hell out of my home printer, they're so great for rapid ideas, but just wanted everyone to know how far you can push those designs! (also sendcutsend.com for flat files like bus bar, exhaust flange, etc.)
thelazygreenfox
Active Member
Can you print me a full size tesla truck? I need a new back (glass) cover for my Galaxy S9 phone. Can that be done on a printer?
thx
Wayne
thx
Wayne