Anyone able to give an expert opinion on 3D printing? (3 Viewers)

[ManTheVan]

We have a metal Lakeland clothes airer/horse thing that’s only a few years old. It’s a bit like a zig-zag design that is held up by a couple of plastic arms. You lift the plastic arms to collapse the airer when your togs are dry.

Anyway, one of the plastic arms has cracked and epoxy has not worked to fix it. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with the rest of the airer, but Lakeland have now stopped selling it.

All it needs is a new plastic arm and I reckon a 3D printed one would be perfect.

However, is it possible to scan in the original arm, somehow, so a printer could actually print it? Is there anyone who can advise? For the want of a 20p piece of plastic, it seems criminal to scrap a perfectly good and useful bit of kit.

We bought a wonderful 3D printed cup holder adaptation for our Ducato from a member here. I just wonder whether what I’m thinking of for the airer is at all possible. If so, is there someone who’d relish the challenge in exchange for some beer tokens or a personalised walking/hiking stick (as I make those!).

 

[daveandsan]

We have a metal Lakeland clothes airer/horse thing that’s only a few years old. It’s a bit like a zig-zag design that is held up by a couple of plastic arms. You lift the plastic arms to collapse the airer when your togs are dry.

Anyway, one of the plastic arms has cracked and epoxy has not worked to fix it. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with the rest of the airer, but Lakeland have now stopped selling it.

All it needs is a new plastic arm and I reckon a 3D printed one would be perfect.

However, is it possible to scan in the original arm, somehow, so a printer could actually print it? Is there anyone who can advise? For the want of a 20p piece of plastic, it seems criminal to scrap a perfectly good and useful bit of kit.

We bought a wonderful 3D printed cup holder adaptation for our Ducato from a member here. I just wonder whether what I’m thinking of for the airer is at all possible. If so, is there someone who’d relish the challenge in exchange for some beer tokens or a personalised walking/hiking stick (as I make those!).

Post a photo of the item so people can see it.

 

[Lenny HB]

PaulandChrissy is who you need.

 

[ManTheVan]

Post a photo of the item so people can see it.

Will do!

 

[MisterB]

We have a metal Lakeland clothes airer/horse thing that’s only a few years old. It’s a bit like a zig-zag design that is held up by a couple of plastic arms. You lift the plastic arms to collapse the airer when your togs are dry.

Anyway, one of the plastic arms has cracked and epoxy has not worked to fix it. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with the rest of the airer, but Lakeland have now stopped selling it.

All it needs is a new plastic arm and I reckon a 3D printed one would be perfect.

However, is it possible to scan in the original arm, somehow, so a printer could actually print it? Is there anyone who can advise? For the want of a 20p piece of plastic, it seems criminal to scrap a perfectly good and useful bit of kit.

We bought a wonderful 3D printed cup holder adaptation for our Ducato from a member here. I just wonder whether what I’m thinking of for the airer is at all possible. If so, is there someone who’d relish the challenge in exchange for some beer tokens or a personalised walking/hiking stick (as I make those!).

have you tried super glue and baking soda .... seems like a strange mix, but its bloody strong, lots of varaitions, ie super glue and wire wool, ashes, sawdust etc

look on youtube, and you will see some examples ..... other than that im sure a competent 3d printer funster (im very amateur) will be along to help ...

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[PaulandChrissy]

A picture is a must. I’m sure I can make something up for you.
Away in Spain till the 10th March though if you can wait.
PaulandChrissy

 

[ManTheVan]

I’ll upload one as soon as I can get to the airer. Thanks for the optimistic reply!

 

[Nick and Mandy]

This is where 3D printing is the prefect solution. As well as another one of those hobbies that can take over your life, 3D printing is most useful for repairing stuff, where an otherwise good working order item would probably be thrown away.

My first project that totally embarrassed the fitters who were installing our blinds a few years ago, was an end cap that was transparent. It looked terrible and they said it was impossible to get a white version that matched and looked much better.. Whilst they installed the rest, I designed and printed off an exact duplicate in white PLA. They were pretty much lost for words !

 

[Tombola]

see this Jim set up today

We now have a forum section dedicated to 3D printing

Such is the take up of this hobby, and how useful it is proving to be for motorhome enthusiasts and at the suggestion of Nick and Mandy we now have a dedicated space for it. (y) I have moved a few threads into it to kick it off https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/forums/3d-printing.364/

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[PaulandChrissy]

This is where 3D printing is the prefect solution. As well as another one of those hobbies that can take over your life, 3D printing is most useful for repairing stuff, where an otherwise good working order item would probably be thrown away.

My first project that totally embarrassed the fitters who were installing our blinds a few years ago, was an end cap that was transparent. It looked terrible and they said it was impossible to get a white version that matched and looked much better.. Whilst they installed the rest, I designed and printed off an exact duplicate in white PLA. They were pretty much lost for words !

I did the same for our neighbours. They didn’t even get an end cap with their blinds. They were told that’s how they come. They weren’t cheap. I made a nice decorative design to their taste and they were over the moon.
I often think how did I live without a 3D printer.

PaulandChrissy

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