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What are some useful things to create with a typical 3D printer? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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I'm going to have access to a 3D printer for a few days. I know two friends who've used them, but it's only been for art and figurines, or professional purposes.

Are there any other cases you can think of where a custom-printed item is better than the myriad of mass-produced plastic items?

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[–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

• replacement parts for appliances (dishwasher wheels, feet, brackets...) • upgrades for your 3d printer (a camera holder is a classic) • if you are a thinkerer (I'm assuming you are) custom boxes for small projects (electronics and so on)

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  • [–] 5 points 10 months ago

    I replaced the hinge on our freezer door with about half an hour of design time and a tiny amount of filament. Previously the fix required replacing the whole freezer door.

    That fix alone paid for the printer.

    Now I'm putting orthopedic insoles. It's been a lot more effort since it required learning how to use TPU, but now I can just size the shoe and send the file.

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