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Old February 6, 2013, 02:33 PM   #1
ScottRiqui
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Non-"nefarious" use for 3D printing

We've had a couple threads here about people soon being able to "print" guns using a relatively-inexpensive 3D printers, but there's another aspect that I'm more excited about - being able to "print" replacement parts for antique or other out-of-production guns.

Teenage Engineering has decided to release the CAD specifications for their music synthesizer knobs as open-source files, so anyone who wants to can print replacement knobs. Soon, I expect people will begin doing the same thing for gun parts that aren't subject to high stresses. Need a set of grips for your 1908 Colt? Print them out! Want a bushing wrench for your 1911 *right now*? Print one out!
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