Ash tray insert replacement...
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A 3D printer isn't all that cost prohibitive these days though.
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Printing in ABS is a little more involved than PLA and generally needs an enclosure around the printer. The equipment to do 3D printing can range from about $400 and up. The cost of the ABS plastic to make an ashtray is only a couple bucks and it probably costs more in electricity than material. The ashtray is about a 2-3 hour print with the nozzle heated to 240c and the print bed heated to 100c during that entire time.
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From: Milledgeville Georgia
Less than two bucks for PLA. A bit more for ABS.
Print time was about 5 hours.
This was a project that I wanted to SHARE with others that MIGHT have access to a 3D printer.
Here's an idea, If you don't have an interest in this sort of thing, it's best for all to refrain from wasting time with negative comments.
Have a nice day...
Print time was about 5 hours.
This was a project that I wanted to SHARE with others that MIGHT have access to a 3D printer.
Here's an idea, If you don't have an interest in this sort of thing, it's best for all to refrain from wasting time with negative comments.
Have a nice day...
Last edited by blanz; Apr 20, 2020 at 02:57 PM.
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From: Sherwood Park, Ab
Hello Blanz,
I know nothing about thingverse and I would like to make one of these inserts. I have found someone with a 3D printer and I wanted to make sure that it is ok to use your design.
thanks
Lenny08
I know nothing about thingverse and I would like to make one of these inserts. I have found someone with a 3D printer and I wanted to make sure that it is ok to use your design.
thanks
Lenny08
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