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    As Awerby mentioned, melt out is not a very great...

    As Awerby mentioned, melt out is not a very great idea for casting. It can work for some basic geometries but can be rather limited for anything that prevents gravity from evacuating the wax.

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    ^This, This.

    ^This, This.
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    With a .8mm nozzle, .6mm layer height, 60mm/s...

    With a .8mm nozzle, .6mm layer height, 60mm/s print speed, and just 1 outer shell, the print time is an estimated 1 hour 45 minutes. This was also using S3D to slice.
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    I have printed many single walled items using...

    I have printed many single walled items using S3D. You simply change the outer perimeter shell to 1.

    I think the issue is more the model and hardware combination than the slicer. The model was...
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    It certainly is! We have been making 1.75mm and...

    It certainly is! We have been making 1.75mm and 2.85mm for a while now. Both available in 1Kg spools. http://machinablewax.com/product.php?product=52
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    Brass cast of a Wax Print

    This was a backyard gravity cast using recycled brass. The wax print was at 200-micron resolution, then later polished with mineral spirits.

    This was a fun and rewarding experience to complete. I...
  7. This is true for all private sales. Not just at...

    This is true for all private sales. Not just at gun shows. Regular citizens are allowed to sell a firearm as long as they have no knowledge or reasonable suspicion that the potential buyer is not...
  8. Cool! Thanks for sharing. Of the free CAD...

    Cool! Thanks for sharing. Of the free CAD options, I liked Sketchup the best. Until it came time to print, that is. I look forward to revisiting, and giving this a try.
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    You measure the "sides" for a fan. I think...

    You measure the "sides" for a fan. I think diagonal is used mostly just for TVs.
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    Excellent suggestion!

    Excellent suggestion!
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    This^ People should understand that despite...

    This^

    People should understand that despite the name, WanhaoUSA is not owned by Wanhao. They are(were) just a distributor. Wanhao (China) still offers a good value for many models as well as the...
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    https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/wanhao-pri...

    https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/wanhao-printer-3d/zIbulO2O-jc
  13. As already mentioned, there are a number of...

    As already mentioned, there are a number of variable to consider. I recently came across an article talking about a google program called sunroof that helps evaluate those variables. Haven't tried...
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    From my experience with Wanhao, their direct...

    From my experience with Wanhao, their direct support was poor. I went weeks w/o reply before giving up fixing my issues at my own cost. They never did actually reply fwiw. You will get the most...
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    Plain old window glass from the hardware store.

    Plain old window glass from the hardware store.
  16. World's first 3D-Printed Skull Replacement

    Very cool stuff.



    There is a video(in Dutch) in the link below that is not for the squeamish.

    http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/3d-printed-skull-replacement-transplant-netherlands-patient-1441924
  17. It puts the lotion on the skin!

    It puts the lotion on the skin!
  18. I finally found the previously mentioned article...

    I finally found the previously mentioned article about auto manufacturers. It had been a while since I read it. Earlier, it didn't click that they were also citing DMCA as a reason to limit not...
  19. Funny you mention that, I recently read an...

    Funny you mention that, I recently read an article about auto manufacturers considering this approach.

    I agree 100%. Voiding the warranty is perfectly acceptable, but to make modification of...
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    Just to be clear, Wanhao is based in China. The...

    Just to be clear, Wanhao is based in China. The Miami address is a hub they ship certain things from. On their forums, I have heard people mention that the Miami address is someone's house. I...
  21. I thought the Replicator 1s used a type K,...

    I thought the Replicator 1s used a type K, non-grounded thermocouple? Does yours have a thermistor?
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    My mistake then. It was the string pattern at...

    My mistake then. It was the string pattern at the bottom of the solo Buddha that made me think that.

    Great job on the prints. What printer are you using? What resolution were the Buddhas...
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    Those look nice. But, would you mind making your...

    Those look nice. But, would you mind making your own thread?

    And from your pictures, your filament looks very much like plastic. What are your printing temperatures?
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    The person casting the YodaBuddha sent this...

    The person casting the YodaBuddha sent this teaser pic today. Not completely done, but I think it looks great so far.
    http://i.imgur.com/g73AaEF.jpg

    This pic was just after hosing off the...
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    Since PVA is slightly cheaper, and water soluble,...

    Since PVA is slightly cheaper, and water soluble, I feel it would be a better alternative than wax filament for support structures. That's assuming wax would even work for that purpose. But, it was...
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