On 25/04/2018 14:23, David wrote:
Having just read an interesting "What I did with my 3D printer" thread, I
wondered which 3D printers DIYers used, and why.

A quick look online seems to show printers in the £200-£400 range so there
would have to be a significant saving to cost in for making one off parts.

I can understand the "Uh, duh, because 3d printing!". Just wondering if
anyone has cost justified a purchase on the savings over buying stuff or
throwing away something as unrepairable.

It is interesting in that unlike turning which is a subtractive process
3D printing is an additive process so you can make curious intricate
objects limited only by your imagination.

If you want to dip your toe in the water using high end kit on a time
and materials basis find your local hack space (likewise laser cutting).

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Regards,
Martin Brown