Will it hold its position with weight on it? I could think of some uses if so.
Will adding springs or elastic bands help propel a baby sized child if required and how far?
I am asking for someone else.
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Seriously, just about every time I open up this thread Iām like āWhat the f***!ā. How do you seriously turn out these amazing designs so quickly? You are a machine.
Been putting together an inventory of Makerās Supply hardware for myself with all the things I think I can start doing cool stuff like this with. All for when I actually have time this fall/winter to work on making stuff again. Keep doing what you do, itās quite inspiring.
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He is a witch, there are remedies for that.
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Shhhhh 
Hereās 30lbs on it!
Thatās a different project 
Ah man, Iāve got a lot of printing ahead of me to put together the samples for this. I have a few extra things to tweak too.
I like to think I havenāt even yet got fully crazy with the things I could make. Iāve had a few ideas floating around in my head for a minute plus that Iād like to execute some day.
I think thatās a good idea. Iāve been putting together an inventory of Makerās Supply stuff too, and itās been helpful in the design process. It has opened my mind up a little to different ideas.
Like these! Smooth Ball Spring Plunger Hmm, I wonder what I could do with these. 
Iāve been thinking about it. I do love my case designs, so it seems like the perfect hardware for some sort of case.
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These are on my next purchase list.
I have already received some Ring LED Magnetic Control Switches, 2 Wires Slip Ring 12.5mm with SH1.0 Connectors and from elsewhere, Arduino controllers, LED matrix displays and strips.
I want to mix some real electronics into a project.
Did you make that thread for the spool using a Fusion thread and rounding it out, or did you use a sweep or other feature?
I was thinking the same about making my own threads because it seems like the only way to print Fusion made threads without problems is to use variable layer height, or a small layer height for the whole part.
I used the coil tool. I didnāt do anything fancy as far as sweeps though. Iāve been finding that the coil tool seems like the best approach for plastic friendly threads. As easy as the threads tool is, itās not got any good 3d printable thread profiles, I feel.
As Iāve been getting more comfortable with Fusion itās been getting easier to whip threads up.
On another note. Hereās a use for an old A1 bed, if youāve got one kicking around. I fashioned mine at my plate cleaning spot, to help keep the plate in place while I wipe it down!
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Thanks for the info, I did a test in Fusion to check it out, it looks like it will be great. Iāll definitely try the coil tool next time I want to make a thread.
Iāve almost been thinking about doing some Fusion tutorials. Speaking of. Could be neat to show how Iām approaching threads now. Among other things. I was thinking maybe itād be useful, as itād be 3d printing focused topics.
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@Josh-3D inspires many people to steal their neighbourās printers to harvest the bed to mimic his workflow.
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Well, I mean, haha. It is working out well!
I have one of these detail sanders from Milwaukee. I just stick a micro fiber cloth on it, and boom! Quick actinā plate cleaninā fun.
Uhh, I mean, so far today itās working out for me. If I come complaining about how my build plates are all messed up though, feel free to reference this moment here where I thought I was oohhhh so clever.
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How hard do you hit the build-plates? Do you have a triangle above square shape indentations anywhere on your build-plates?
Havenāt had to do that yet. After the gantry Iāll pass for a bit.
Hahaha, not yet.
I was using this. A micro fiber cloth wrapped around a drill brush thing. Iād throw the plate on the floor and give it a go. It kind of worked, but I still had to give a hard wipe down from time to time.
so far the detail sander seems like itās doing better. I havenāt tried eating a greasy cheeseburger, handling my build plates, then cleaning them. So Iām not sure likeā¦ how well itās doing exactly. In my prints today though Iāve not had issues, so.
I wonder how folks that have larger print farms handle their plates. I like this developing approach, as it is helping with efficiency when dealing with used plates. Even just having a magnet base to put the plate onto has made it way easier when doing a manual wipe down.
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Do you find it does a significantly better and faster job at cleaning the plate? I havenāt considered using power tools to wash my plates, but maybe it could get off that residue I have from the Bambu PLA Matte.
I see this going in a very bad āTool Timeā direction.
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When are you releasing this? Or have you and I just missed it.
Iāve found a use for it.
I was aiming for this weekend.
Be warned though, it does make use of hardware. It uses 25 bearings, a thrust bearing, m3 self tapping screws, 2 M8 nuts, and a 120mm M8 screw, for the small size. I think the medium is going to be 150mm.
Bearing count might end up at 26-27 though, as Iām thinking of adding a little crank to the wheel to make it faster to spin.
Iām dubious as to how affective it is using a power tool. I want it to be helpful/useful, but I havenāt convinced myself of it yet. The White PETG-HF was giving me fits just now too, so itās got me questioning things.
Having a solid place to put the plate, with holding power, has a bigger actual impact though. It does make it easier and faster. It helps me keep my fingers off the plate while cleaning.
What I need to do is print some PLA silk and see how it does with that. Anytime Iāve printed PLA silk, it leaves a noticeable shadow of plastic from the print just removed.
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Many adult themes here.
Feel free to call me stupidā¦ (pause for everyone to do that) ā¦ What would people do with this?
Have you used any exotic material (beyond PLA/PETG) to achieve the weight capabilities?
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