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1995 520H+96+97

Sweet. :greetings-clappingyellow:  :bow-blue:

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peter lena

good going on that, I regularly think out of the w/h box. that looks like Teflon/ poly material ? that's what I use, along with  SUPER / LUBE Teflon based lubricant. making that chute base steering area move easily is key for quick snow direction. pete

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rmaynard

@Dadlife520H Our local public library has a 3D printer, but the product it puts out is junk. 

How long did it take to produce the part? What is the material? What did it cost?

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wallfish

Way to go!

Any chance you can make more and sell me some?

 

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WHX??

:text-yeahthat:...i'll take a dozen....

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Dadlife520H
5 hours ago, peter lena said:

good going on that, I regularly think out of the w/h box. that looks like Teflon/ poly material ? that's what I use, along with  SUPER / LUBE Teflon based lubricant. making that chute base steering area move easily is key for quick snow direction. pete

It is pla, which is strong but has a small amount of flexibility. We are going to see how they hold up in the cold. We did order some new stuff and will make a few to compare materials. 

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Dadlife520H
5 hours ago, rmaynard said:

@Dadlife520H Our local public library has a 3D printer, but the product it puts out is junk. 

How long did it take to produce the part? What is the material? What did it cost?

 

The plastic roll for the printer is relatively inexpensive, however the printer and computer software were over $2,000.  Probably about 4 hours in programming and 4 hours to print at 50% infill.  

 

The material is PLA

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Dadlife520H
1 hour ago, wallfish said:

Way to go!

Any chance you can make more and sell me some?

 

 

Once we are sure of the durability we plan to make a stockpile. And I will let everyone know. But I'm also looking for other items to make! 

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wallfish
1 hour ago, Dadlife520H said:

Once we are sure of the durability we plan to make a stockpile. And I will let everyone know. But I'm also looking for other items to make! 

 

Hood Ornaments?

Wheel Horse used those little plastic split bushings for the hood pivot point. It would be nice if there were a more rugged alternative. 

Those types of things?

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Dadlife520H
2 hours ago, wallfish said:

 

Hood Ornaments?

Wheel Horse used those little plastic split bushings for the hood pivot point. It would be nice if there were a more rugged alternative. 

Those types of things?

Yes exactly. Hard to find useful pieces. 

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Sarge

All those plastic bushings are far too thin/brittle to be 3D printed - if you want to replace those items use a bronze bushing, generally referred to as Oilite.

 

Sarge

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Dadlife520H

I have an update!

 

Got 9" of good heavy stuff last night, the prototype retainers held up great. 

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cleat

Just for information.

The 2 stage snow blower uses the same retainers.

 

Keep up the great work.

Cleat

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