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Printing metal

I used to run a cnc punch press at a machine shop. It was a Trumpf. For some reason the brand just showed up on my Instagram and I checked it out. Apparently they make printers that print metal powder. @member are you ready for the next level? Might be interesting for custom hardware. https://www.trumpf.com/en_INT/products/machines-systems/additive-production-systems/truprint-1000/

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3D file of a PRS style control cavity template for 2 pot + 1 switch

I need to make a router template for a rear access control cavity in the PRS style of 1 vol +1 tone +1 switch? Placement of pot and switch holes aren't important, just the contours of the cavity so I can print a routing template. Does anyone have a file? Thanks! Justin

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Patchy print

What is going on here? Ender 3 neo. Have tried multiple filaments. The extruder is in good condition. It is spinning but filament isn’t being pushed through. Just put a fresh nozzle on. Increased tension on the extruder.

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Ok i believe i have diagnosed the two fold problem. First, in my research this moring i stumbled upon some interesting information. I had the hot end taken apart yesterday to clesn it out. i did NOT p…
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Resin Printing

Currently considering getting a Phrozen Sonic Mighty for doing some small parts manufacture and was wondering if any of y'all looths are doing any resin printing currently. I'm looking for any tips, tricks, or advice before jumping in. Are there better printers i should be considering? Is there anything I should just full on avoid? How have y'alls resin printing experiences been?

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J. Roadman has a resin printer, not sure which one but it makes some really defined parts. Kinda stinky, sticky and messy. He would be able to give you some insight...
Beau Hannam - Beau Hannam Guitars DiscussionNeck Reset Database

Neck Reset Repair Forms and Spreed sheet Suite

Neck Reset suite repair forms and spreadsheet. (Please share 🌞) Three new (and pretty cool) totally free forms on my website (http://www.beauhannamguitars.com/Lutherie-Resources.html) 1- The first form is a detailed explanation of the procedure taking into account top deflection (print one out for yourself to look at) 2- The second is the Neck Reset repair form to print multiples of and give to the customer. 3- The third is an Excel spreed…

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Outstanding Excell SS, thanks, Your Mother
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Miter Box

@member@member I was going to print your miter box but it appears like it's cut all the way through (the saw slots go all the way through). Am I missing something? In the pictures it looks like the three sections are connected. But this is what it looks like in my slicer (from the bottom).

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Weird. I did make the slots recess a bit so I wouldn’t cut into the plastic once through the piece being cut. But it is one solid print, not 3 pieces. I originally made it with miters both was with on…
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3D Printers of Choice?

Morning, Just wanted to start a discussion and hear from others their experiences and preferences when it comes to choosing a 3d printer. I'm quite new to 3d printing and had an interesting journey to get started. Currently, I am running 3 printers: Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2, and an FLSUN Q5. My shining star of the bunch is the Ender 3 V2 when it comes to print quality and speed, but the Pro has been an absolute tank since I properly set up…

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What are the current 3D printer recommendations? If there is a sliding scale on the "affordability ladder", that would be helpful. Thanks
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Lifting print

Hey yall, having some print adhesion problems. I have heard of this problem but I have never had it happen to me yet. Using a endet 3 Neo. Printing on their glass plate. Everything always sticks super good to it. I printed 2 prototypes of this print and they went pretty well. Using a different filament and it’s failed 3 times now. Usually around the 4th layer. I tried raising the bed heat to 70, but it didn’t help. Maybe @member@member

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I was having adhesion issues on my Ender 3 after about 18 months of flawless printing. The culprit for me was the coating on the bed and I read from other users that this is a common issue. Perhaps th…
Private member DiscussionSELL! SELL! SELL!

Lutherie Books For Sale

Description of 10 books for sale as a unit. Many of these are classics from the 1970’s through the late 1990’s. If you want to find something new, read an old book! The cost for all the books including USPS Priority Mail shipping - $425. Payments to be made using PayPal. Contact David Hurd ([email withheld]) before making payment. For sale only within the USA. 1. Brosnac, Donald, “The Steel String Guitar – Its Construction, Origin and D…

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Print problem, 2nd layer

Got my new printer a few weeks ago, and I have been loving life in 3D. I have made a bunch of cauls and tools in preparation for my next builds. On all the prints the first layers were a little fuzzy, so I did some research and adjusted the z offset. Got my first layers in the pocket. But that caused some horrible problems. Now I can’t even finish a print. First layer is fine. Second layer is hairy and fuzzy. Seems like the nozzle is dr…

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Update: glad I didn’t dive into trying the complicated fixes first. All this time I was working with the same slice file I made. Adjusting the z offset. Getting terrible results. Today I found some ti…
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Seal Lite 3D scanner is here!

Not exactly 3D Printing but it’s the closest sub-category. After backing an Indiegogo project back in August, my Seal Lite finally arrived! My first impression is that this thing is pretty freaking cool. I tested it out after skimming the tutorial (because that’s the true test of interface ) and received halfway decent results. I put maybe 20-25 minutes of use on it this evening, and I’m excited to give it a more proper dive over the wee…

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I agree that it would be hard not to get infatuated with using it. I’d be looking around the shop for things to scan and then make!!! Oh wait, guitars right. That’s the focus. I think for that pric…
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New Multi-purpose Press

I made a press along the lines of what was described in a John Calkin article in the Ken Parker issue of the American Litherie magazine. Today was my first chance to give it a shot and it seems to have done a great job. I diverged from the article by using Nylok nuts, which ended up being a total pain, definitely not worth The Certainty of it Staying Put. I also added 3D printed feet, so the threaded rod ends wouldn’t scar every surface…

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Hey Paul, I’m using it to glue braces to tops and backs of these fairly tiny stick dulcimers, body roughly 6.5” x 11”. I’ll also use it to glue on the backs, using a thick caul over a bit of conformin…