Another Windows 10 rant. I am getting very tired of writing these… Early last evening, I started a 5 hour 3D printing project running on my workshop windows 10 OS computer. I had downloaded the print (.stl) file from my network server. I forgot to disconnect the LAN cable to isolate the computer from the network after I finished the download. The disconnect process is a slight PITA. After I make sure the first layer...
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Work Beyond 70
Seven decades now under my belt. The body is a little worse for wear, but that means it has been well used. A little regular maintenance keeps it ticking. Ha! I have lost some weight since I retired which is a good thing – about 20 pounds. My hobbies making things are returning a small profit. The silver work is the best. Check out KautzCraft Studio. It seems a bit crazy but folks are also...
Continue reading...Ramblin’ Dan’s 3D Print Design Studio
A new workshop blog from Ramblin’ Dan is about to appear. It will be 3D Print project oriented on a style like my machine shop blogs. It will not be about the tools, but what can be done with them. I’ll publish the link when it moves out of development. Update: It’s up and running http://rd3dpds.com/ As seen in this picture, I am using a Cartesian style 3D printer. My desire is to convert to...
Continue reading...Print a Black Cat
It’s getting close to Halloween. What could be more appropriate than to 3D print a witch’s black cat. I had black ABS plastic loaded for another project so grabbed the file for this cat and let ‘er rip. Takes about an hour and a half at the speed I use, but I don’t have to do anything but watch. Not really a skilled craft as far as I am concerned, but it is fun to...
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