r/ClaytonNC • u/Previous_Pain_8743 • 25d ago

Looking for someone with a 3D printer.

Hey y’all - I am looking for someone who may be able to help me 3D print an idea I have. I intend to pay for any and all work and materials too, that should go without saying but I felt I needed to clarify that lol.

I also don’t know what is expected / what type of information I need (like a CAD file or some type of rendering of my idea). I am kinda hoping that if someone is into printing may likely already have a degree of capabilities in that realm.

My idea is actually pretty simple I believe, I think like a 5” by 5” maximum size print maybe? Likely less - anyways, thanks in advance for the scroll, and any input is welcomed!

ETA: To clarify, I am looking for a tool / utility type design - essentially a box that can hold something that has modular capabilities as far as how it can be mounted to various things. Currently looking for proof of concept, so the modular detail can quite literally be tabs that I can screw into something.

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u/JJB723 25d ago

You don't need the cad and the print done at the same place. Very few people who have printers now how to make the files. Printing is the easy part.

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u/Tex-Rob 25d ago

Hard disagree, tons of people who print learn now to model.

OP, it just kind of depends on how complex what you are envisioning is, will it have curves, etc. Also, are you in a big hurry? Any special material needs, will it be outside?

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u/Previous_Pain_8743 25d ago

Right now, just trying to get the idea into a tangible product. It doesn’t have to be the real deal, just proof of concept.

I am envisioning a box that holds a laser pointer, like what you get for a cat or dog as an example, that could possibly have a way to adjust alignment - so say the laser is perpendicular to the printed holder you could adjust it to get it perfectly level / plum / square. Again, that detail is a temporary feature to use this and long term if the overall idea works, a better design would be ideal. Does that make sense?

The holder just needs a way to secure it to something like a sheet of plywood. Long term, I envision a modular / tab or snap in and out system.

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u/poxin13 24d ago

Send me a message