3D printed plugs
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Rain City
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Do they come out perfectly smooth or are you sanding them? Very cool
3Dplugprint
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they dont come out perfectly smooth, it leaves slight ridges. I epoxy coat these with clear epoxy resin and will be clear coating after airbrushing.
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kingblazer84
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are you selling blanks as well?
BC Coast Pilot
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Interesting, how does the material react with the cold immersion? I used to field test for OKI tackle and we found some materials used to crack or snap easily after getting down to temp.
BigBird007
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Sweet!
Where did you get the STL file from? Or did you create it? What material are you printing them with?
Alex_c
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Would be pretty straightforward to create an STL from an image. Just need a 2D profile, and then can revolve in whatever CAD software, then add the cutout for the mouth. I just did a google search out of curiosity, and it seems like PETG or ABS is probably the best option for temperature stability. Thinking of pulling the trigger on a 3d printer this year, the ability to print lures is pretty compelling.
nootkaassassin
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Wow Great Job!! Can we test some out..
seachicken
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PETG prints on all printers, ABS needs an enclosure as it creates some pretty bad fumes. ABS is a game changer though, you can print intake manifolds and other engine bay parts exposed to heat. Printers are pretty affordable now.
Alex_c
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Yes, I was recommended the Bambu P1S (comes with enclosure) from a guy who runs a machine/design shop
BigBird007
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Already printing a test one from PLA as I have lots and it’s the easiest to print with. Beauty of 3d printing is files for everything are online. Attempting to print it in one piece standing up but we will see if it works.
3d Printing has become my winter addiction. My house is full of useless plastic toys and trinkets. The kids love it and you can make some cool stuff. My original desire was to print Milwaukee tool holders but after that was done I have gone down a rabbit hole.
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Alex_c
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Hell yeah dude, that’s awesome. My original plan was to DIY a 3-axis CNC for machining aluminum parts, but I have too many projects and not enough space so I think a 3D printer is probably a better idea.
BigBird007
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kingblazer84
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whats your cost for consumables for that ? did you cad draw the file your using?
3Dplugprint
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looks great big bird!
The file I did not create simply just scaling and printing. The design I am using is for a floating line through plug similar to a tomic with the pin pulled. I will be experimenting with tubbys in the near future.
3Dplugprint
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What was your print time on that?
BigBird007
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I found the file on Thingiverse (Tomic Style Fishing Plug). One day I will figure out how to design but for now I just print.
My guess is it cost me under 30 cents to print. I could figure it out exactly when I get home but it’s pennies. The glow filament will cost a bit more but still Pennie’s not dollars to print.
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