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    Has anyone experimented with 3D printed scales, or building / shaping scales with Sugru?

    I have seen posts about creating from wood etc, but didnt see anything about 3d printed.

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    I saw a post on another forum about a 3D printed brush handle. I think you may get a better product with mechanical or laser CNC. In fact, I'm suprised no one has started making custom/personalized scales to order using that technology.

    PS: May I ask what Sugru is?
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    I think it's a cool idea but the plastic is really cheap when horn and wood are more luxurious... Maybe a water jet cut scales would be cool

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    Quote Originally Posted by MattCB View Post
    May I ask what Sugru is?
    Sugru is a brand name for a product that is basically silicone caulk + corn starch. It allows you to mold thick single layer silicone parts, take a look at the projects on Instructables.com that mention Sugru.

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    Sugru is some sort of mouldable silicone rubber, that sets to its shape, and is very hardy, grippy and easily cleaned.
    *** sugru.com***

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    Would this be a viable material for scales?

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    I really dont know, I assume one wouldnt build the entire scales from it, but perhaps a basic scale-blank, with the sugru moulded over it to give texture, grip etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndrewJM View Post
    I really dont know, I assume one wouldnt build the entire scales from it, but perhaps a basic scale-bank, with the sugru moulded over it to give texture, grip etc.
    Hummm....

    I mean from what little I know I can't see why it wouldn't work for the FULL scales.
    They make scales out of a lot of stuff...
    Just wondering if this would hold up in the long run?

    I will have to do a little more research on this now...

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    Interesting idea! I (vaguely) know someone who has access to a 3D printer, he indicated that prices for small things like his dinky toy are around 50 euros using that particular 3D printer. A little too expensive for me to pursue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurens View Post
    Interesting idea! I (vaguely) know someone who has access to a 3D printer, he indicated that prices for small things like his dinky toy are around 50 euros using that particular 3D printer. A little too expensive for me to pursue.
    My bro-in-law has one.
    Said that there are ridges in the printing so it might be better to cast them.
    It is a home made 3D printer so maybe a PROFESSIONAL one could do it....
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