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Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:23 am
by Bantum
Hi Bennie,

Sorry I've been sidelined & haven't used this site for ages - too much FB ... :/
I have seen a few new bits crop up - will have a look & get back to you on that ... ;)

Bantum ...

Update

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:55 am
by Bantum
I do have a few minor updates for you Bennie :

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1478397

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There's more when I get time ... :/

Ciao, Bantum.

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:54 pm
by El_Freddo
Awesome. Thanks for the update! I’m liking those stainless steel trim end pieces - I need these!

Now to hunt down someone local to me who had a 3D printer.

Yesterday I saw a presentation be Mat Bowtell from free3Dhands. Awesome work he does and he’s a great speaker with a very unique story to share. If you ever get a chance to see him speak, get on it!

Cheers

Bennie

Printer ...

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:47 am
by Bantum
Well I went out & got my own printer, can now do stuff :

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Cheers, Bantum ...

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:30 am
by El_Freddo
Looks good mate!

What’s the first project and is it difficult to use?

I wouldn’t mind one but I don’t have a suitable space for it with curious kids and their little fingers.

Cheers

Bennie

Re: Parts ...

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:08 pm
by Bantum
Yes they are a bit fiddly to set up and get good print from.

First go at printing something :

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Got to find a spot / make a booth for it to work more effective / safe for operator ( fumes need to be extracted ) ... :p

Ciao, Bantum ...

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:37 pm
by El_Freddo
Pic above didn’t work for me. That’s a massive bit of code for the image address!

What’s the difference in link/address for the pic in the first post to the one in your second post above? Maybe that will shed some light on the reason why some pics show and others don’t.

Cheers

Bennie

User Error ...

Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:06 am
by Bantum
Yea sorry my bad, Google photos album has to be 'shared' for others to see it ... :roll:
I've just reset it so you should see it now ... :biggrin:

Ciao, Bantum ...

Door Pulls ...

Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 6:09 pm
by Bantum
Been working on some new parts :

Door Pull:

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& some upgrades to the printer ( so I can print higher temp materials like ABS )

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More to come ... :)

Edit : Fixed links yet again ... :/

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 10:02 pm
by El_Freddo
Sweet work mate! Will you manage to get that funky little pattern into the print like the original units? I know that’s a big ask!

Keep up the good work!

Cheers

Bennie

Leather Look ...

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 1:21 am
by Bantum
Yep the fake leather look, there's been a hold up on that as I haven't worked out how to do it yet.
I had thoughts of using an imprint stamp ( heat up & brand basically ) but open to suggestions ... :idea:
Only other way I know of is to make a mold to inject / cast into ... :/

Ciao, Bantum ...

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 6:53 pm
by Silverbullet
Not sure about anyone else but to me even a smooth surface would be better than no surrounds at all ;) You can add surface finishing to bring out a relief/pattern after the print.

Leather Look ...

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 3:50 am
by Bantum
Did a bit research & found this :

https://grabcad.com/tutorials/how-to-3d ... works-2019

Will have to give it a go ...

Add: Managed to add some 'texture' to the surface :

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Still need to work out how to convert it into actual 3D file that can be printed ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Wheel Caps ...

Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 2:24 am
by Bantum
Another 3D file that I've been working on :

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Cheers, Bantum ...

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 3:14 pm
by El_Freddo
Steering wheel horn button for an aftermarket wheel?

Cheers

Bennie

Horn Button ...

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 3:22 pm
by Bantum
Ha - Could be ... :razz:

Was originally made for these but :

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Cheers, Bantum ...

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 11:12 pm
by El_Freddo
Why are there captive screw three sections? That’s what I based my thoughts on!

Looks good, or is that the sample unit you based the design from?

Cheers

Bennie

Center Cap ...

Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 3:52 am
by Bantum
Yes, made a direct copy of the original :

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Idea is to strip the metal parts & reuse them on the printed base where the old is past muster ... :/ ( broken or deteriorated )

You can download the file here : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1478397

Cheers, Bantum ...

Re: 3D Printed Replacement Parts ...

Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 7:45 pm
by Silverbullet
Nice work Bantum, 3D printing has done so much good for the issue of old, brittle, non-existent (new) odd little plastic parts for cars and restorations.

I'm wondering, would you offer your 3D printing services for outside jobs? :razz:
The rear windscreen demister in my wagon doesn't work, I think the element is cactus. I've got an idea for a PTC heating element and a little blower fan mounted in the tailgate but would need some custom ducting/joiners to pipe the warm air to the base of the window. I'll do the design work, but I don't have a 3D printer, could I send the files your way?

Re: Printer Service ...

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:58 pm
by Bantum
Yes had thoughts of doing something like that ( am in the process of build a 3D printer ) but not looking to go into business as there are too many regulation / tax implications for me, so it will be just a 'hobby' thing done in my spare time for now ... :/

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Speaking of updates, just got this to put the printer in ... :)

Cheers, Bantum ...