3D printer

I kind of want to build one, but it probably makes more sense to buy a cheap one. The Anet A8 is probably a good middle ground - I can buy it then upgrade it myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8mzMDLqENA

Printers

• Prusa $750
• Ender 3 Pro $260 - Bought this one
• Ender 5 $350

Uses

• Project boxes for electronics
• Encoder wheels
• Boxes
  • interlocking hex
• scoops and measuring spoons or cube
• folding basket
• webcam cover
• sundial
• sanding block
• car trash bag holder
• tool holder and scaffolding
• Dominion box
• Cardboard molds
• Ink stamps
• cake topper molds

Workshop

• PCB Drill
• box joint template
• workshop stuff
• Hacksaw blade flush saw handle
• Router templates
• Router base
• Blast gate and vacuum adapters.
• T-Track nuts
• Utility knife
• Feather board
• Push block - micro jig style?

Hardware

• drawer slide
• hinges

Face Masks

• Silicone mold
• Print on fabric

Ideas

MDF Box Tabs

Printed clips that can hold sheets of mdf together to form a box. This solves the problem I have that there's no good way to joint mdf.

Backpack Boxes

Make custom boxes for my backpack.

Bit Holder

Remove the bit holder that's in my tool box and make a custom one.

I could, in fact, reprint a bunch of the interior of that box.

Compliant Parts

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsTiWYSfPck&feature=youtu.be
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97t7Xj_iBv0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUe3mGkngs4

Techniques

For filling bondo is the classic, but it sounds like wood filler actually works really well. Try thining down the filler and painting it on with a sponge brush.

Software

Models

FreeCAD

Slicer

Probably Slic3r

Ender 3 Pro

Purchased in March 2020.

Upgrades

• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTt8P6BmnB4 tool tray, pcb cover, spool holder