Collection of 3d printing files relevant for woodworking

[Jarno]

Didn't see a thread for this, but given that someone posted excellent additions to his BS400 bandsaw, might make sense to start a collection of interesting links on Thingiverse or comparable sites.

Here are a miter marker and dovetail marker that I did.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4862811

 

[Jarno]

This is the one for the golden ration divider (which I figured was a lot easier to make with a few strips of oak):
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:895616/comments
Workalike of the gripper pushblock:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4365432

 

[Dr Al]

Here are some of the ones I've already published:

Dovetail saw jigs that guide the saw when cutting both the tails and the pins:

Link: Printables


Waste side jigs for track saws:

Link: Printables

 

[Dr Al]

Bench dog remover thing for MFT dogs that are a bit tight in the hole:

Link: Printables

 

[Dr Al]

Automatic vacuum cleaner starter for cordless power tools (using an off-the-shelf radio-controlled socket thing):

Link: Printables

 

[Jarno]

Pretty cool!
Might give that dovetail guide a try, don't use one, but having them fit off the saw would be nice. Also want to try that method with the offset block (Rob Cosman), maybe need to make one myself at work out of a piece of alu or brass.

Edit:
Ack! Despite me searching there actually is another thread on 3d printing woodworking items:
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/share-your-3d-printed-tools-and-jigs.127963/

 

[pops92]

Made this ball joint to fit to 40mm hose pipe and my dust hood. Works extremely well for my pen turning.
Available here.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5438386If you use Fusion 360 and want the f3d file let me know.

 

[kinverkid]

For years I have been using a toilet outlet adapter pipe bent into the oval shape to adapt my extraction on my kity bestcombi 2000 planer thicknesser to take it to a 100mm outlet the drop down to a 63mm collar to fit my 63mm system. So while I'm still recovering from my operation (week thirteen) and waiting for six months of chemo starting next week I thought I might get a nice light-duty hobby and got a 3d printer. This is my first design from scratch and I used DesignSpark Mechanical as suggested by another member here. I published it today on Thingyverse.

Bestcombi Adapter

 

[pops92]

For years I have been using a toilet outlet adapter pipe bent into the oval shape to adapt my extraction on my kity bestcombi 2000 planer thicknesser to take it to a 100mm outlet the drop down to a 63mm collar to fit my 63mm system. So while I'm still recovering from my operation (week thirteen) and waiting for six months of chemo starting next week I thought I might get a nice light-duty hobby and got a 3d printer. This is my first design from scratch and I used DesignSpark Mechanical as suggested by another member here. I published it today on Thingyverse.

Bestcombi

 

[pops92]

Great job. Mine as come in so handy for workshop stuff . Since getting to grips with Fusion 360 there's no stopping

 

[Linus]

Quite intrigued by all these and considering getting a printer myself. Any recommendations for a decent 3D printer for occasional use? Also, do they need to be vented outside or can they be used in an office environment?

 

[Lorenzl]

I use mine in my study but there is a bit of a smell and of course the annoying noise. Outside in a cold shed or garage would probably not be a good location as the damp effects the filament.

I brought a Flash forge dreamer as I wanted to be able to use a water soluble support material as well - didn't work as well as I would have liked. I also brought a machine that was basically ready to go apart from attaching the head. I was not interested in building my own and setting it up. As in all things some people like building the machine and others just like to use it. The print area is a bit smaller as it is a dual head but you need to decide what you are planning on printing. You can print large items in parts and join.

I remember years ago at work they brought the cheaper ones which were self assembly and always needed adjusting. They didn't have an enclosure either and people were always putting cardboard enclosure around them. This was the other reason for buying the machine I did but it then has two extractor fans on the back!

There are also resin machines which print finer details but it looks like all the parts above are made from filament type machines.

 

[TheUnicorn]

I have never owned (or used) a 3d printer, so I don't really know what I'm talking about, however the subject came up recently with some friends and aparently some housing associations explicitally ban the use of 3D printers because of their tendency to overheat and so a fire risk.

Not sure how credible that is?

 

[Lorenzl]

I hadn't thought about the possibility of a fire but there is electricity and heat so there is a chance. I have been involved with a few at work and a couple of people I know have them and no fires.
Looking online there are photo's of burnt out printers and this probably applies to the filament versions rather than the resin ones.

It's rare but does happen, which is why every single 3D printer manufacturer gives explicit instructions to never leave a 3D printer working unattended.

3D printers because of their tendency to overheat and so a fire risk

I think tendency is a bit OTT.

 

[ALB]

I have never owned (or used) a 3d printer, so I don't really know what I'm talking about, however the subject came up recently with some friends and aparently some housing associations explicitally ban the use of 3D printers because of their tendency to overheat and so a fire risk.

Not sure how credible that is?

They're hot things - the hot end of the extruder runs at around 200*C for typical PLA filament. If something goes wrong then they could be a fire hazard if left unattended. But that is *very* bad practice and anyone with a shred of sense will be aware of this, as with any other powered hot device.

 

[ALB]

Quite intrigued by all these and considering getting a printer myself. Any recommendations for a decent 3D printer for occasional use? Also, do they need to be vented outside or can they be used in an office environment?

Depends what you want, as there are a couple of different types. There are resin printers that are good for small, fine detailed things, but a filament printer is more generally useful and they are the most popular. There are lots of entry level options. I have an Ender 3 V2, which is one of the most popular ones. I upgraded it to a larger print bed and added auto-leveling, and it does everything I want.

Resin printers *stink* but filament printers don't need any special ventilation unless you're printing in something like nylon, which requires a much more involved setup.

 

[Sideways]

Larger parts on larger machines might take 8 hours to print. I'm sure there are many instances of people setting off an overnight print run.....

 

[sy-]

I've done prints that take over 24 hours and this was and is still a concern. if purchasing a 3d printer you should always check it has thermal runaway protection now a days although it is no substitute for supervision!

 

[Sandyn]

If a 3D printer has been properly designed and CE/UKCA approved, there should be no more concern about fire risk than any other piece of equipment. The testers, if they have done their job properly, should have identified any risk of overheating and looked for a single failure which might cause a fire.
Not all 3D printers are approved.

 

[Lorenzl]

The conservatory roof cover the light is screwed to took about 13hrs for each of the two of the side parts and 8 hours for the middle. They were then glued together, filled and painted.