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Hi All,
Finally the PenPouch design is ready for sale. Available at Shapeways.
Webshop link here
Collected few Questions & Answers in the past few months, let me share it with you.
Is there a free download? I want to print it myself.
No, because this design is made for this technology and this material only. Some thicknesses are not even printable with a typical home printer. This material is flexible and strong at the same time. It was tested and developed to use these resources wisely. On the other side I like to be sure you can get the same quality as I get and use in practice.
Why I can't buy it from you?
Shapeways offers great shipping and service. I have crazy deadlines so let the professional service be in charge.
Why Shapeways?
I have a great relationship with them for years! I know they will contact me if needed. If I had any problem during development or a print failed they were really helpful and answered instantly.
Isn't it expensive?
Compared to a mass produced injection molding part? Yes, but it's a great and contemporary technology and let the design play the main role. Compared to gadgets at Shapeways it's priced to below average. I used to team up with my colleagues and order multiple parts in the same package. This reduces shipping costs.
What about Sunlight and UV?
Contacted with other builders and found a fellow who prints outdoor structures with the same material. He experienced no harm after 3 years of direct sunlight. So for this magazine you don't have to be concerned.
Do I have to use paint or varnish?
Not necessary, but advised to use 3-4 thin layers (spray) of varnish. I prefer transparent matte acryls. The material will "suck in" the varnish and colors will be more vivid. Beside that it may give extra UV protection depending on the type of varnish.
Ammo size?
Now it's only available for 12mm and 10mm diameter steel balls, tested on used and rusty pieces too. It's possible to use (precisely) cast 12mm leads, but I made no tests with those. If this design is "popular" I really opened to rebuild for various ammo sizes (3/8", 14mm, 16mm). A test and build session is around two months if everything goes fine. It needs at least two print sessions and CAD rebuild, and tests of course.
Thank you for your support guys!
Have a nice day/night,
Tremo
[ame]http://youtu.be/e8rpJKDlALk[/ame]
[ame]http://youtu.be/QLjvIdmdaNs[/ame]
Finally the PenPouch design is ready for sale. Available at Shapeways.
Webshop link here
Collected few Questions & Answers in the past few months, let me share it with you.
Is there a free download? I want to print it myself.
No, because this design is made for this technology and this material only. Some thicknesses are not even printable with a typical home printer. This material is flexible and strong at the same time. It was tested and developed to use these resources wisely. On the other side I like to be sure you can get the same quality as I get and use in practice.
Why I can't buy it from you?
Shapeways offers great shipping and service. I have crazy deadlines so let the professional service be in charge.
Why Shapeways?
I have a great relationship with them for years! I know they will contact me if needed. If I had any problem during development or a print failed they were really helpful and answered instantly.
Isn't it expensive?
Compared to a mass produced injection molding part? Yes, but it's a great and contemporary technology and let the design play the main role. Compared to gadgets at Shapeways it's priced to below average. I used to team up with my colleagues and order multiple parts in the same package. This reduces shipping costs.
What about Sunlight and UV?
Contacted with other builders and found a fellow who prints outdoor structures with the same material. He experienced no harm after 3 years of direct sunlight. So for this magazine you don't have to be concerned.
Do I have to use paint or varnish?
Not necessary, but advised to use 3-4 thin layers (spray) of varnish. I prefer transparent matte acryls. The material will "suck in" the varnish and colors will be more vivid. Beside that it may give extra UV protection depending on the type of varnish.
Ammo size?
Now it's only available for 12mm and 10mm diameter steel balls, tested on used and rusty pieces too. It's possible to use (precisely) cast 12mm leads, but I made no tests with those. If this design is "popular" I really opened to rebuild for various ammo sizes (3/8", 14mm, 16mm). A test and build session is around two months if everything goes fine. It needs at least two print sessions and CAD rebuild, and tests of course.
Thank you for your support guys!
Have a nice day/night,
Tremo







[ame]http://youtu.be/e8rpJKDlALk[/ame]
[ame]http://youtu.be/QLjvIdmdaNs[/ame]
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