Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Interesting powered respirator build

Posted on August 3, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author uses a fan to push the air thru the HEPA filters. Me…I am leery of using a 3D printer for the case, not so sure how air tight it would be. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Powered-Respirator-for-Front-Line-Covid-1/

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Nice desk from CNC material

Posted on July 31, 2020 by robertwilkie

This is a pretty nice looking desk. The author CNC’ed out all the parts and slowly put it all together. https://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Desk-for-Double-Home-Office/

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3D printed holders for drawer organizers

Posted on July 28, 2020 by robertwilkie

Basically the author made “holders for the ends and corners of arcrylic sheets to act as separators for a drawer. Good idea. https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Drawer-Organizer/

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On the trend of 3D printed masks

Posted on July 17, 2020 by robertwilkie

OK found another one. This one looks a bit easier to print out. https://www.instructables.com/id/N95-Sealed-Face-Mask-3D-Printed-BaileyMask/

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Another 3D printed respirator

Posted on July 16, 2020 by robertwilkie

Haven’t shown another one of these in a bit. This is another nice build which you can use parts of a N95 mask to be the filter in this one. Me…masks seem to be easier to come by these days … Continue reading →

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3D print your own Cyclone Dust Collector

Posted on July 8, 2020 by robertwilkie

I can’t imagine how long it took to 3D print this out. But it is impressive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclone-Dust-Collector-by-3D-Printer/

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Nice 3D printed stand for an electronic mircoscope

Posted on June 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

The author made this build for a scope based webcam that he could hold a circuit board down on and solder components too. Me…yeah I don’t go that small in boards (and usually use thru hole). But I could see … Continue reading →

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Using a conrete paver and foam for a stand for your 3D printer

Posted on June 19, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the paver gives some stability, and the foam helps dampen the vibrations. https://blog.adafruit.com/2020/05/19/the-best-2-upgrade-for-your-3d-printer-3dprinting/

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One really big Hot Wire CNC

Posted on June 12, 2020 by robertwilkie

Interesting custom built CNC for Hot Wire used to make wake board obstacles. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/cnc-hot-wire-cutting-machine-79674?homelistings#post159387

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Cool CNC scroll saw

Posted on June 11, 2020 by robertwilkie

Pretty complex build, the author 3D printed the bits he needed to make a CNC with a scroll saw. Me….not entirely sure the benefit of this over a regular CNC, but its a nice build. https://hackaday.com/2020/06/04/cnc-scroll-saw-makes-promising-first-cuts/

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