Custom 3d printed badges, ornaments etc.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

54 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

@Wheel Horse 3D If these tanks work out,  the tanks for the WH Suburbans and RJ’s should be next on your list.  Used ones are selling for over $100 on Evil Bay and are usually so rusty you have to seal them. The Suburban and RJ tank are the same size and shape, but inlet and outlet are in slightly different locations. Also they are a lot smaller,   I’ll try to find some pictures. 

Unfortunately the long print times on these won't allow them to be uber inexpensive, but judging from the weight of the tombstones and how hefty they are, the final product should be very heavy and durable. If I recall, the suburbans and RJ's shouldn't be nearly as large and heavy, so hopefully we can get those down to a more reasonable price. I'll be doing all tanks in a gray color as it is much less expensive and easy to paint.

Edited November 23, 2023 by Wheel Horse 3D

[oliver2-44 8,877]

@Wheel Horse 3D

There are lots of ideas of things you could make for our Wheel Horses. 

Is there a filament that would make good replacement rubber engine mounts? 

Something that would be firmer than the rubber, but maybe absorb a little vibration better that the solid mounts. 

Could they be made at a lesser cost that Zacks $45 solid steel mounts?

https://www.zkbrmachine.com/product-detail/wheel-horse-solid-engine-mounts-pt-num-1099--551

 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

8 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

@Wheel Horse 3D

Replacement rubber engine mounts?

Ya know that's a great idea. I had been wanting to eliminate the shaker mounts on Dug due to too much flex and my brain was fixated in machined ones, but I dont know why good solid plastic ones wouldnt work.

[sjoemie himself 2,922]

On 11/27/2023 at 6:26 PM, oliver2-44 said:

@Wheel Horse 3D

There are lots of ideas of things you could make for our Wheel Horses. 

Is there a filament that would make good replacement rubber engine mounts? 

Something that would be firmer than the rubber, but maybe absorb a little vibration better that the solid mounts. 

Could they be made at a lesser cost that Zacks $45 solid steel mounts?

https://www.zkbrmachine.com/product-detail/wheel-horse-solid-engine-mounts-pt-num-1099--551

 

 

Seems to be a hot topic these engine mounts.

Here's what I made for my 512-D. Made from polyurethane and scrap steel.

More durable and a bit harder than rubber but more forgiving than solid mounts.

 

 

 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

A collection if custom ordered grandkid stuff!

[ebinmaine 63,317]

Stitch!! 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

Tombstone headed across the pond!

[gt14rider 694]

How does one got on your site? Won't let me sign in. @Wheel Horse 3D

Edited November 30, 2023 by gt14rider

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

10 hours ago, gt14rider said:

How does one got on your site? Won't let me sign in. @Wheel Horse 3D

Sent ya a message!

[953 nut 51,940]

On 11/28/2023 at 9:37 PM, Wheel Horse 3D said:

collection if custom ordered grandkid stuff!

        If you have any plans to make a dinosaur i bet a big kid like @stevasaurus would like to have one to add to his collection.      

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

28 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

        If you have any plans to make a dinosaur i bet a big kid like @stevasaurus would like to have one to add to his collection.      

 

The Smithsonian actually had a bunch of 3d files of different dinosaur dinosaur bones. Always wanted a custom painted Sinclair concrete dino out in the yard. Spent some time in Utah for work out by Dinosaur National Monument very cool! Wish I'd have scanned a bunch of stuff.

Edited December 1, 2023 by Wheel Horse 3D

[Achto 26,611]

1 hour ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

Always wanted a custom painted Sinclair concrete dino out in the yard.

 

For some reason I have developed a liking towards Sinclair memorabilia. Have a fair collection of tin signs, hats, etc. A bit weird considering Wisconsin does not have any Sinclair stations.

 

Neighbor has an 8ft concrete Sinclair dino, kinda jealous. 

Edited December 1, 2023 by Achto

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

Engine mounts modeled! This is of course to eliminate the rubber shaker mount. It'll have a little flex  but not much. We could find a nice 3/8 ID hose to put in the center and expand our center hole to accommodate.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

First gt 14 tank bottom half! About halfway done.

[8ntruck 6,419]

What kind of joint between the tank halves are you planning on?  Half lap?

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

2 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

What kind of joint between the tank halves are you planning on?  Half lap?

Pretty much. I added an inside rib that sticks up above the joint. The top then nests down onto the base.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

Still going!

[gt14rider 694]

How many hours pur tank? 

[8ntruck 6,419]

4 hours ago, gt14rider said:

How many hours pur tank? 

Mucho mas, lots and lots and lots.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

4 hours ago, gt14rider said:

How many hours pur tank? 

To this point machine says 3d 6h 42min

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

Ok bottom done! Top starting! 

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

And you thought watching paint dry was fun!...1 day later.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

I did make one change to the bottom. I shifted the outlet down a little more. So future bottoms the hole is right down level with the inside bottom surface.

[8ntruck 6,419]

Just out of curiosity, have you filled the bottom half of the tank with water to check for leaks?

 

This was a few years back, but a couple of the younger engineers at work made a print with maybe 20% infill.  When it was done, they mixed up some resin and poured it into an opening they had left in the print.  There were enough leaks that they had a had a real mess on their hands, and table, and floor......

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,631]

1 hour ago, 8ntruck said:

Just out of curiosity, have you filled the bottom half of the tank with water to check for leaks?

 

This was a few years back, but a couple of the younger engineers at work made a print with maybe 20% infill.  When it was done, they mixed up some resin and poured it into an opening they had left in the print.  There were enough leaks that they had a had a real mess on their hands, and table, and floor......

Lol. I haven't checked yet. This was done at 100 percent infill, but I would still recommend a tank sealer. Just knowing how these layers lay down even with extra wall layers etc.i'd still use a tank sealer.