Printing out custom stuff for DIYs

[blackhhawk]

Came across a website today that allows you to upload a 3D file (from something like autodesk) and they can literally "print" the object for you in an assortment of different materials. Stainless steel, plastic, etc...

I'm not good with 3D software, but they did have some free, easier to use software linked on their site that would allow you to design something and upload it. This made me start thinking - oh the possibilities! Scales, brush handles, scuttles, bowls (they have glazed ceramic too). Has anyone ever used this service for their DIY projects? The site is called shapeways.com. I think it would be cool if we all collectively designed something, like scales or a brush handle, and had them print it for us

Seems really cool. Other applications besides shaving are endless too...

 

[mwhitcraft]

Wow! Possibilities are endless, like you said. I would be in for having something we design printed.

 

[otto76]

That is super cool.
Blue scales with a raised badger face like our logo would be pretty neat, or brush handles with your choice of a boar or a badger imprinted on the handle somewhere...

 

[blackhhawk]

Yeah!! If you go to the site you can see what materials are available, and some of them can get expensive. BUT, in some applications this would definitely be well worth it.