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BitterTait · February 8, 2013, 12:22 AM

We're pretty close to "affordable, high resolution, strong parts, pick 2". 5 years ago, "affordable" wasn't even in the cards. "metal" and "affordable" still isn't in the cards, but that's on it's way as well. I don't see a 3d-printer next to the inkjet anytime soon, but a 3d-printer next to the drill press is a current possibility to the serious hobbyist.

I'm planning on picking one up sometime this year for gun-related use. I have a design for a trigger accelerator I'd like to build and zero machining skills. If you don't mind assembling and sourcing some of the parts yourself, you can build an extrusion printer for under $500.

I could see a decent business making truly custom molded grips. Pop in precise hand measurements into the software, fire up the printer and get target grips designed exactly for you.

February 8, 2013, 12:22 AM	#17
BitterTait Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 144	We're pretty close to "affordable, high resolution, strong parts, pick 2". 5 years ago, "affordable" wasn't even in the cards. "metal" and "affordable" still isn't in the cards, but that's on it's way as well. I don't see a 3d-printer next to the inkjet anytime soon, but a 3d-printer next to the drill press is a current possibility to the serious hobbyist. I'm planning on picking one up sometime this year for gun-related use. I have a design for a trigger accelerator I'd like to build and zero machining skills. If you don't mind assembling and sourcing some of the parts yourself, you can build an extrusion printer for under $500. I could see a decent business making truly custom molded grips. Pop in precise hand measurements into the software, fire up the printer and get target grips designed exactly for you. __________________ Powered by VI!