You should try Shapr3D. I used to use TinkerCad, then graduated to Fusion360 and then discovered, from a creativity perspective, Shapr3D was the hands-down winner, for me. It started as an iPad app (and is amazing) but they now have a Mac OS version and a Windows version in beta. Expensive, but worth it -- and fun!
Making threaded caps is left as an exercise for the student. One hint for accurate sizing: If you have a test ring that is a bit too small, cut it and stretch it to fit. Then measure the gap (mind the kerf) and divide by Pi to correct the diameter.
These are what I like to call 'wife justifier' projects. "It's not a toy, honey, it's a tool." LOL Seriously, aside from caps, internal plastic plugs are something useful to print as well. Seems like every one of my patio chairs ends up losing one of their plastic plug feet at least once a year. And of course they're an odd shape and basically unobtanium.
You should try Shapr3D. I used to use TinkerCad, then graduated to Fusion360 and then discovered, from a creativity perspective, Shapr3D was the hands-down winner, for me. It started as an iPad app (and is amazing) but they now have a Mac OS version and a Windows version in beta. Expensive, but worth it -- and fun!
Haven't used it, but if I get a chance, I'll give it a try.
Making threaded caps is left as an exercise for the student. One hint for accurate sizing: If you have a test ring that is a bit too small, cut it and stretch it to fit. Then measure the gap (mind the kerf) and divide by Pi to correct the diameter.
These are what I like to call 'wife justifier' projects. "It's not a toy, honey, it's a tool." LOL Seriously, aside from caps, internal plastic plugs are something useful to print as well. Seems like every one of my patio chairs ends up losing one of their plastic plug feet at least once a year. And of course they're an odd shape and basically unobtanium.
Indeed. She calls one of the printers "my printer" because I use it to make her doll stands. Making stuff for the significant other is a Force power.
Hello, I am trying to print a cap with text on it. Should I print this upsidedown or rightside up?