3DHubs is more of a general, anyone with a 3d printer will print for you service. Shapeways is a more professional environment. Between the two you'll have access to any method of 3D printing imaginable.
Edit: Check your local library. They may have 3D printers for public use.
Its going to be pretty expensive just be prepared unless you are ordering higher quantities or can fill out a build plate. Will be cheaper to just get a cheaper printer and learn to print your own parts.
I'd argue that point. A decent printer is going to start at $450. A good printer is going to be $700 - $1500 or more. $700 will buy a lot of 3D prints as a service especially from 3D Hubs where most people are undervaluing their services.
If one wants a 3D printer just like any other tool in their workshop, then it's an investment that will pay off in the long run, but the occasional print here and there, meh, a 3D print service would do fine.
Also, local libraries may be a 3D print resource. Our local libraries will print parts for you at cost. Quality is not that great because they aren't experts, but it's possible to get a decent print from them.
Look at the Prusa Mk3s, excellent fdm printer that is more open source. If you want something more controlled look at Ultimaker. Check out MatterHackers for others, the majority of printers sold on that site are better quality.
thingiverse.com
prusaprinters.org
grabcad.com
defcad.com
For those without 3D printers, what reputiple online paid services print and mail?
https://www.3dhubs.com/3d-printing/
https://www.shapeways.com/
3DHubs is more of a general, anyone with a 3d printer will print for you service. Shapeways is a more professional environment. Between the two you'll have access to any method of 3D printing imaginable.
Edit: Check your local library. They may have 3D printers for public use.
Its going to be pretty expensive just be prepared unless you are ordering higher quantities or can fill out a build plate. Will be cheaper to just get a cheaper printer and learn to print your own parts.
I'd argue that point. A decent printer is going to start at $450. A good printer is going to be $700 - $1500 or more. $700 will buy a lot of 3D prints as a service especially from 3D Hubs where most people are undervaluing their services.
If one wants a 3D printer just like any other tool in their workshop, then it's an investment that will pay off in the long run, but the occasional print here and there, meh, a 3D print service would do fine.
Also, local libraries may be a 3D print resource. Our local libraries will print parts for you at cost. Quality is not that great because they aren't experts, but it's possible to get a decent print from them.
Ender 3 goes for $170, the Elegoo Neptune 2 just came out for $160 both are great beginners printers that can be upgraded
You can get a decent printer for 200, easily. I did 5 years ago.
What is a non-cheap printer you'd recommend? Something $2k+
I need to make some business purchases soon and can swing this as an expense
hee hee I've got something coming down the pipe too for around that much, wonder if I should take the plunge and start learning 3d printing myself
Look at the Prusa Mk3s, excellent fdm printer that is more open source. If you want something more controlled look at Ultimaker. Check out MatterHackers for others, the majority of printers sold on that site are better quality.
https://www.stlfinder.com/ is good too
Do you have a link for some of the stuff you've designed? I'm always on the lookout for updated parts / upgrades etc.
Parts for Shield EZ
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4777768
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4777760
Will that mag extension work on the .380 EZ? My wife has one of those.
Thx