Reef 3D printing request thread

[MarcosD]

For the limpet? I think @Srt4eric found it

Oh no I meant the MP dry side holder

 

[Darkxerox]

Oh I plan on just using these: https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Backed-Mounts-holder-Anchor-Holders/dp/B07Z79LHJC

 

[JVU]

For $6 we could get enough dry side mounts for the club

Amazon.com

[edit: looks like Thomas and I had the same thought!]

 

[Fish Boss]

@Srt4eric do you mind if I dm you for some fine tuning tips? I’m trying to help a friend fine tune their 3d printer to print better, but I font have too much experience and dont know exactly what would help their build quality

 

[MarcosD]

@Srt4eric do you mind if I dm you for some fine tuning tips? I’m trying to help a friend fine tune their 3d printer to print better, but I font have too much experience and dont know exactly what would help their build quality

I’m still new to 3D printing as well but I find sometimes trouble shooting varies depending on the printer. If your friend has Facebook, there’s a few different groups I’ve found very helpful.

 

[Srt4eric]

@Srt4eric do you mind if I dm you for some fine tuning tips? I’m trying to help a friend fine tune their 3d printer to print better, but I font have too much experience and dont know exactly what would help their build quality

Of course

 

[MichaelB]

For $6 we could get enough dry side mounts for the club

Amazon.com

[edit: looks like Thomas and I had the same thought!]

Awesome i seen pictures of these had no idea they were available on amazon. I assumed they only came the with new units, so never bothered searching for them. I will order some and bring some extras to the swap.

 

[Socalredline]

Did some white label design work for this lfs the other day. What you all think? They float and don’t rust. Logo is part of the structure. Right side is what they settled on

 

[Reefer Madness]

Did some white label design work for this lfs the other day. What you all think? They float and don’t rust. Logo is part of the structure. Right side is what they settled on
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These are cool I like the orange color.

 

[MichaelB]

Did some white label design work for this lfs the other day. What you all think? They float and don’t rust. Logo is part of the structure. Right side is what they settled on
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Looks legit, what’s the length on them?

 

[Socalredline]

Looks legit, what’s the length on them?

About 12” (I only do metric 285mm) I can print up to 18” in one go. Would be funny to make a 36” pair of tongs for deep water tanks

 

[Reefer Madness]

About 12” (I only do metric 285mm) I can print up to 18” in one go. Would be funny to make a 36” pair of tongs for deep water tanks

Up for being a test dummy on the 36inch pair

 

[MichaelB]

About 12” (I only do metric 285mm) I can print up to 18” in one go. Would be funny to make a 36” pair of tongs for deep water tanks

I got some 15 inch ones the other day still doesn't let me reach bottom of the tank without getting my arm wet. 24-36 length would be useful to many.

 

[Socalredline]

I got some 15 inch ones the other day still doesn't let me reach bottom of the tank without getting my arm wet. 24-36 length would be useful to many.

The issue I’ve found d with these, unless i use cf filled or add carbon rods, they get pretty flimsy.
Methinks a robot grabber style, set of tongs at the end of a long rod with short rigid arms wide enough to grab a 3” rock

 

[Socalredline]

The 18” tongs. just a Flex

 

[Turkeysammich]

18” tongs are common. They would need to be 24” or larger to be attention worthy

 

[Socalredline]

18” tongs are common. They would need to be 24” or larger to be attention worthy

Oh yea. Willing to put money to mouf?

 

[Turkeysammich]

Oh yea. Willing to put money to mouf?

I’m always the silent partner. Money isn’t the issue.

 

[Socalredline]

I’m always the silent partner. Money isn’t the issue.

Sweeeeeet. Carbon filled 24” tongs on the CAD docket lol

 

[MarcosD]

I have something similar from VCA but mine broke lol. Wonder if your design would be stronger.