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Post by oregon on Apr 19, 2016 17:04:15 GMT -5
Been playing around with a few lines of code to create templates... The 3D printer has a tougher time with wide flat objects, but sure beats cutting things out by hand. Started with the standard oval sizes, and then made a mesh grid for ovals, adding/subtracting a few percent in each direction. Realized it'd be simple to do for any shape. Pretty new to all this, so aside from free form, and standard finding sizes - do folks like templates where the proportions stay fixed and only the size changes, or ones that might vary the shape to fit the patterns of the rock? Might have to give a few custom shapes away... ![]()  |
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 19, 2016 17:10:29 GMT -5
I like things that are different so more custom patterns rather than the same old ovals and circles.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 19, 2016 17:35:47 GMT -5
I like things a little different, too.
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Post by Pat on Apr 19, 2016 18:59:43 GMT -5
Me, three.
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Post by oregon on Apr 19, 2016 19:54:59 GMT -5
So, different as in different shapes you like to use, or just free forming with the rock in front of you, no template involved? The symmetrical shapes don't change character much when you change proportions, but the non symmetrical ones (upper right - 3 pointy Sail thing) tend to look very different when the proportions change unequally. I just draw one shape (bezier curves can smooth out most complicated shapes) then instead of printing a single version, it spits out a grid of differently proportioned ones. Just tinkering around...
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 19, 2016 20:02:44 GMT -5
I use some standard templates, but I also like to make my own. They are made from freeform shapes that I liked. Plus, I do freeforms. It all depends on the slab and the material.
Super cool thing ya got going on. I never even thought of a 3d printer for templates. My husband wants one desperately, but we are waiting for the better quality ones to come down in price.
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 20, 2016 8:53:04 GMT -5
I like free forming,by what I see in the rock as I grind away......
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 11:22:25 GMT -5
Why not use a cricut to cut your patterns?
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 29, 2019 13:48:07 GMT -5
DH printed a couple of these for me.  I like them. If you guys know anyone with a 3d printer, you can find and download the files at www.thingiverse.com oregon has graciously uploaded them there. |
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Post by MsAli on Apr 29, 2019 14:02:41 GMT -5
These are really cool!
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Post by oregon on Apr 29, 2019 15:00:42 GMT -5
DH printed a couple of these for me. I like them. If you guys know anyone with a 3d printer, you can find and download the files at www.thingiverse.com oregon has graciously uploaded them there. Tela Formsa seal of approval... that's something! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 29, 2019 15:02:38 GMT -5
DH printed a couple of these for me. I like them. If you guys know anyone with a 3d printer, you can find and download the files at www.thingiverse.com oregon has graciously uploaded them there. Tela Formsa seal of approval... that's something! I meant to get some pics the last time I was marking some out and I forgot. I will next time. |
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Post by julieooly on Apr 29, 2019 17:10:47 GMT -5
Those are really great! There's some good posts at the top of this section that have led into discussion about templates also. I love my templates from Amazon & Cool Tools especially this, (I'm kinda into basic symmetrical stuff like you pictured, and I have an awful time with inside curves, so none of that for me) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YW95KI2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1These are my fav's because they're basically the same but they stretch the shape just little thinner. The only thing I'd suggest is maybe leaving a bit more plastic in between the cutouts for strength. |
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I like them. If you guys know anyone with a 3d printer, you can find and download the files at 
