Re: [LUG] DIY manufacture

[Grant <dcglug@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:22:03 +0100, Terry Hill wrote:
>>
>> It looks to me like the extruding nozzle is just too big to make
> delicate,
>> detailed objects.
>>
> 
> Yes, it's never looked that good to me to be honest - but an interesting
> open source project all the same and I bet you'd learn tons by making one
> and it'd hone your cussing to the point where you could curdle milk at
300
> yards.
> 
> I love the idea of 3D printing though, and think it'll be a great tool
for
> prototyping, model making and perhaps even repairs depending on the
> materials used.  Looking forward to seeing the market mature.

It is pretty cool.  My brother's PhD was in rapid prototyping - we would
regularly talk about it.

If I had the room to do so, I would be very tempted to give this RepRap at
shot.  Alas, I don't. :(

Grant.


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