Skyler101
Sr Member
Hi guys...
Wanted to see if anyone has found a quick and easy way to smooth out 3d printed parts.
Last week I saw a model of Obi-Wan's original Ep4 saber hosted on Thingaverse, and thought I would give it a go
Some of the parts came out flawlessly (grenade, pommel) others needed work. One thing I did notice was that the method of making the parts on a filament printer meant that there is the "ringbarking effect" around the pieces.
Has anone been successful in finding a way to smooth out this effect? I was thinking about filing the surface, and gently sanding it back, then my next thought way, which putty, how long, ext...
I'm sure if we put our heads together, we could come up with a quick and cheap method of finishing the surface. The RPF always teaches me new things I never though of!
I print in PLA, so before anyone says "Vapor bath" I don't think thats an option at this point!
Love any ideas, tricks, or suggestions you might have.... I'll post pics as I try the different methods!
-Skyler101
Wanted to see if anyone has found a quick and easy way to smooth out 3d printed parts.
Last week I saw a model of Obi-Wan's original Ep4 saber hosted on Thingaverse, and thought I would give it a go
Some of the parts came out flawlessly (grenade, pommel) others needed work. One thing I did notice was that the method of making the parts on a filament printer meant that there is the "ringbarking effect" around the pieces.
Has anone been successful in finding a way to smooth out this effect? I was thinking about filing the surface, and gently sanding it back, then my next thought way, which putty, how long, ext...
I'm sure if we put our heads together, we could come up with a quick and cheap method of finishing the surface. The RPF always teaches me new things I never though of!
I print in PLA, so before anyone says "Vapor bath" I don't think thats an option at this point!
Love any ideas, tricks, or suggestions you might have.... I'll post pics as I try the different methods!
-Skyler101