2021 POTD Thread Archive

[Firstram]

Nice work on the drive wheel. I enjoy projects like that but, I’m too impatient to work on things that small and fussy.

 

[extropic]

@francist

Very nice work there.

I've never used castable resins, after seeing your project, I will try to incorporate it into the option list.

Thanks.

 

[f350ca]

Thanks for sharing Francist. I've never used them either but will have to give it a try some day.
Incredible work as usual.
Working in the cabinet shop the last couple of days with a puppy thinking she's helping. lol

Greg

 

[devils4ever]

I made a file holder/stand using PVC pipe for the holders and a simple wood base to hold them upright. I stole the idea of using PVC pipe from someone on this forum. I was looking for a simple, fast, cheap solution and this one fit! Literally took 10 minutes to make. The base is high enough to keep the pipes vertical and I can add more in the future, if needed, by expanding the wood base. It takes minimal bench space by keeping them upright.

 

[wachuko]

Not a project... a repair... From the lyrics of an Eagle's song...

Take it easy
Take it easy
Don't let the sound of your own wheels
Drive you crazy



I was working the mill too hard and it took out a fuse, the switch, and circuit board (P0704081 - CESX 1101-28)...

Baby is back! Now to finish that anvil...

 

[slodat]

This is a stab for circuit breaker testing. Design in Fusion 360. I decided not to machine the holes.


OP1 was on the manual lathe, turning to size, facing and chamfer.



This was my first time drawing, making and using soft jaws on the CNC mill.



They turned out really well. Worked great!




The AB Tools Shear Hog is an incredible roughing tool!



Finished parts.

 

[slodat]

The HF Icon tool chest has very shallow drawers I dare say it’s a huge oversight on their part to make them <2” deep. This means the 2” Schaller bins are too tall. I use these bins all over the shop. So.. 1.5” bins and some PETG it is!



All dimensions in this model are parameters. This makes it trivial to change size. Next was to print it.


Checked status when I woke up this morning via the OctoPi. Looking good!




Fresh off the printer. I am getting some stringyness. Not enough to bother me for this application. Not sure what the deal is. I don't really want to fiddle with it either.



In their new home, clearing just fine.

 

[extropic]

@slodat

Nice DIY solution.

I'm not knowledgeable about the material properties of printed PETG. Do you expect the printed boxes to be as durable as standard Schaller boxes?

 

[slodat]

@slodat

Nice DIY solution.

I'm not knowledgeable about the material properties of printed PETG. Do you expect the printed boxes to be as durable as standard Schaller boxes?

I can't picture it will be any less durable. Especially for my needs. Being able to make them the size I want/need is awesome.

 

[682bear]

I really need to get one of those printers!

I'd probably never figure out how to use it, though... I'm very 'tech challenged'...

-Bear