So far they've all been wooden toys, mostly scroll sawn. I wouldn't mind working in other mediums like 3d printed plastics, but I also want him to appreciate the feel of each toy, as I find wood to be much more pleasant than plastic (especially when it's been planned glassy smooth and finished with oil and paste wax). I don't remember if I've posted pictures on the uh diy section, but if I think about it tonight I will
You might find a mini engraver/mill machine more interesting than a 3D printer. I have a small one with a working volume of about a ream of printer paper, it's really handy for cutting out complex flat components from wood and applying surface art for personalization. You can make the same sorts of functional toy gear trains and lever mechanisms with one as you can a 3D printer, just out of wood flats.
Also same idea as a larger machine like a ShopBot, so you gain some knowlege of CAD/CAM and CNC workflows along the way that are generally applicable.
Are those like the laser cutters? They're pretty neat, but tbh I've done next to no research into them nor 3d printers. Thanks for the tip, though, pede
He has a fucking mustache and a wife. Glad I've been making toys for my nephew, and will be making toys for my kids
That's awesome! Are you 3d printing them or something else?
So far they've all been wooden toys, mostly scroll sawn. I wouldn't mind working in other mediums like 3d printed plastics, but I also want him to appreciate the feel of each toy, as I find wood to be much more pleasant than plastic (especially when it's been planned glassy smooth and finished with oil and paste wax). I don't remember if I've posted pictures on the uh diy section, but if I think about it tonight I will
You might find a mini engraver/mill machine more interesting than a 3D printer. I have a small one with a working volume of about a ream of printer paper, it's really handy for cutting out complex flat components from wood and applying surface art for personalization. You can make the same sorts of functional toy gear trains and lever mechanisms with one as you can a 3D printer, just out of wood flats.
Also same idea as a larger machine like a ShopBot, so you gain some knowlege of CAD/CAM and CNC workflows along the way that are generally applicable.
Are those like the laser cutters? They're pretty neat, but tbh I've done next to no research into them nor 3d printers. Thanks for the tip, though, pede