[wrdriggs]

Hey guys, looking to see if anyone here knows how to make 3D printing files. I have a good friend who works for a company that sells 3D printing machines so I am able to get the files printed, but looking to see if someone here could make the file?

I currently own a RennLine Mount, and dont care for it at all.

I am looking to make a flush mounted bracket that would tuck behind one of the panels (not sure what one yet) similar to a PanaVise mount, see below (generic photo). I woulnt need the holes on the face of the mount, as i would just put a sticky magnet on it.

I searched on a few 3D printing sites that users are able to upload their own files, but didnt seem to find anything.

Anyone willing to take on a project with me?

[Unspec]

Why 3D print? 3D printed parts that thin probably won't be all that strong, and will eventually crack at the bends. It seems easier to just go to home depot, buy some sheet metal and sheet metal snips, and do it that way.

[wrdriggs]

Originally Posted by Unspec

Why 3D print? 3D printed parts that thin probably won't be all that strong, and will eventually crack at the bends. It seems easier to just go to home depot, buy some sheet metal and sheet metal snips, and do it that way.

Thanks for you input - looking for a fun little project if anyone was willing. We're able to print using carbon fiber so I'm not worried about the strength of it. As long as you're not slamming your phone on it, I don't see if breaking.

[cdmulders]

Originally Posted by wrdriggs

Hey guys, looking to see if anyone here knows how to make 3D printing files.

Google SketchUp (or now Trimble's SketchUp) can be used to make a 3D model in a file format such as .vrml that many 3D printers can use. You would need to get from your friend the file types that his machine accepts, and then create a simple 3D model using SketchUp and export the model to a 3D printer-compatible file type.

If you can lay out (on paper) the dimensions and design of what you want, I could easily create a SketchUp model for you and send it your way in the appropriate (if available) file type.

[wrdriggs]

Originally Posted by cdmulders

Google SketchUp (or now Trimble's SketchUp) can be used to make a 3D model in a file format such as .vrml that many 3D printers can use. You would need to get from your friend the file types that his machine accepts, and then create a simple 3D model using SketchUp and export the model to a 3D printer-compatible file type.

If you can lay out (on paper) the dimensions and design of what you want, I could easily create a SketchUp model for you and send it your way in the appropriate (if available) file type.

Awesome!

The file type needs to be a .STL, would that work?Let me know.

If we continue further, we have take to PM's.

[cdmulders]

Originally Posted by wrdriggs

Awesome!
The file type needs to be a .STL, would that work?Let me know.

Yep. I'll look for your PM. Cheers!

[EL Jeffe 5]

is this idea patented???