3D printers for airgun parts??

[Farmplinker2]

How about a large slug container!

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You legitimately could sell those. I'll need Benjamin 14.3, JSB 15.89....

 

[PapaT]

Y'all make it hard for a feller to behave. I have a resin printer, because I started for my D&D habits. But a Bambu labs filament printer has almost come to my house a few times already. My wife does accessory/swag/gifts business, and it would be my excuse. Maybe then I could get her into airgun swag and accessories.

 

[ranchonodinero]

Y'all make it hard for a feller to behave. I have a resin printer, because I started for my D&D habits. But a Bambu labs filament printer has almost come to my house a few times already. My wife does accessory/swag/gifts business, and it would be my excuse. Maybe then I could get her into airgun swag and accessories.

My wife was a bit skeptical too. Until I made folding phone/tablet stands that she gave to friends. Printed a lithopane/lithograph of the moon which came out great and put an LED light inside. I have some R0de headphones and a bracket broke on them yesterday. What do you know, I can 3D print a replacement! And it is cheap material wise.

 

[Danman]

You legitimately could sell those. I'll need Benjamin 14.3, JSB 15.89....

I'm kinda hoping companies that make plastic mags (carm & Maple Customs for ex) start expanding and making more airgun goodies. Looks amazing @Woogie_man!

 

[dow4hurst]

The filament properties are important so y’all could say what you are using. I’d be interested in that. I would think gun parts should be able to handle UV, rain, high lo temps, and stress. All filaments have different properties and some do well in those conditions and some don’t. Plus, I think filaments that the X1C could print might do well.

 

[ranchonodinero]

The filament properties are important so y’all could say what you are using. I’d be interested in that. I would think gun parts should be able to handle UV, rain, high lo temps, and stress. All filaments have different properties and some do well in those conditions and some don’t. Plus, I think filaments that the X1C could print might do well.

I was making some things for another hobby that stay outside. I found that straight PLA didn't hold up well to a high humidity and high sun environment. It started warping. I started printing with some of the carbon reinforced PLA but haven't tested it yet. Are the magazines and the like printed with PETG?

 

[Gramps-Too]

@ranchonodinero for something that will be used outside, high humidity, or in a car you should be using PETG or ASA with PETG being easier to print. Think all the CF PLA is going to be is stronger.

 

[Woogie_man]

Playing around a bit more for little things to make..... was thinking of something a little nicer than a piece of plastic or cardboard for a "safety". So came up with this. Will find some cordage or something to hold the clip to the rifle so I can't set it down and loose it.

 

[Woogie_man]

And complete...may extend one of the sides a bit more to help protect the valve pin. But over all it looks good

 

[Woogie_man]

A test I was doing to see what text looks like when it is recessed into the part. Really like the look of this much more than the raised letters.

 

[Woogie_man]

If anyone wants a few let me know. As long as I am able to make them and have time I will help the HAM community out.

 

[Firewalker]

Ok guys I have been thinking about getting a printer for different airgun parts and bits. I have done a bunch of drafting and CADD things in the past so that isn't going to be an issue. Though the entire printer side of it is a mystery for me. So I have been looking at a few different units and am curious what you guys have used or currently use.

The one I am leaning towards is the Bambu Labs X1C with the AMS. Being a moderately older guy..... what do you guys think?

I heard about Bambu locking out printers and monitoring print jobs so I went with the Anycubic S1 instead.

You may want to read up on the Bambu lockout.

 

[elwoodblues]

I also went with The Anycubic S1 combo should be here about a week after my birthday

 

[Firewalker]

Sane here! SWMBO bought it for me, already have an Ender 3.

 

[ranchonodinero]

I heard about Bambu locking out printers and monitoring print jobs so I went with the Anycubic S1 instead.

You may want to read up on the Bambu lockout.

I have two different printers. A bed slinger Anker and the Bambu labs X1C I have printed a lot with the X1C. I don't know about the "locking out" printers, but there were some early growing pains where their server was busy. If I am not mistaken, you actually do NOT have to send everything through their servers. I haven't checked, but I'm pretty sure the Bambu like the Anker will allow you to put the sliced stl file on memory stick and get it off the stick to print. I would buy the X1C again. The Anker was a kickstarter and since I got it, Bambu came out with their own bed slinger. When I was shopping printers, none of the other 3D printers could compare to what Bambu labs was offering. And Bambu labs own slicer is hard to beat and takes advantage of the AMS that Bambu offers. And I'll finally add, I never had a print job NOT print.

 

[Firewalker]

I have two different printers. A bed slinger Anker and the Bambu labs X1C I have printed a lot with the X1C. I don't know about the "locking out" printers, but there were some early growing pains where their server was busy. If I am not mistaken, you actually do NOT have to send everything through their servers. I haven't checked, but I'm pretty sure the Bambu like the Anker will allow you to put the sliced stl file on memory stick and get it off the stick to print. I would buy the X1C again. The Anker was a kickstarter and since I got it, Bambu came out with their own bed slinger. When I was shopping printers, none of the other 3D printers could compare to what Bambu labs was offering. And Bambu labs own slicer is hard to beat and takes advantage of the AMS that Bambu offers. And I'll finally add, I never had a print job NOT print.

I'll link it later but no, they will lock you out until you update to the new software and it includes full rights to view ALL of your thru-put and givevthem permission to shut you down.

 

[ranchonodinero]

I'll link it later but no, they will lock you out until you update to the new software and it includes full rights to view ALL of your thru-put and givevthem permission to shut you down.

Has their been any indication that they plan to "censor" prints? For example, you can still find many, many stl files for powder burners.

 

[Firewalker]

Has their been any indication that they plan to "censor" prints? For example, you can still find many, many stl files for powder burners.

Think about the possibility first before asking that question. Then ask who is in charge of the company.

There's an advocacy group hard on thier heels getting them to erase posts, backpeddle and even hinting at a withdrawal.

Bottom line, I won't support any company that can or will censor, period!

 

[Firewalker]

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[ranchonodinero]

Think about the possibility first before asking that question. Then ask who is in charge of the company.

There's an advocacy group hard on thier heels getting them to erase posts, backpeddle and even hinting at a withdrawal.

Bottom line, I won't support any company that can or will censor, period!

I admire your position, but even this forum censors. Comments are held etc. I don't want to drop into a political discussion, but I can't see that as a reason NOT to buy this particular printer. But I respect your right to choose otherwise. Again, I haven't been censored or had prints banned-the only delays were when their servers were overwhelmed when first launched.