Caseymini Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 This morning we got the news! Dremel is coming out with a 3D printer in November! Even better news... The price? $999.00! Go here to see! http://3dprinter.dremel.com I want one! NOW!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'm going to start saving some money towards one - who am I kidding, I'd spend it on minis. But it would be awesome to have! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 That's great news. I saw that a 1.1lb spool of filament is $30. I wonder how many cubic inches it supplies. The only downside is that one can't buy stock in Dremel--they are a private company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Oh goodie! The company that supplies the software to it is on NASDAQ: ADSK Autodesk, Inc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Sable, what does that mean? I don't understand what that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Casey, you have to have a software program on your computer in order to "build" the plans for your 3D printer. My son uses it in school Looking at the link it seems like it might use some type of pre-loaded patterns. A similar machine is used in scrapbooking. I think it's called a Cri-Cut? I see the pattern cartridges in Michael's all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 It uses pre loaded patterns, but there are several programs listed to design your own too. Are those what you were talking about? I am going to have to learn more about how that part works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Exactly! My son takes a class called Mechatronics that teaches him how to design his own patterns for a 3D printer to spit out. It really is amazing; his teacher showed us some examples of the types of things they "build". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 For a thousand dollars (plus software and supplies) you can buy a whole warehouse full of plastic doodads. As keen as I am to try out new gadgetry, this isn't ringing my chimes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'm not seeing the value either but I'd rather build something of wood with my hands..I try not to use plastic at all I don't like the way it looks. But...I'm willing to be convinced of it's worthwhileness and glad you all have a new toy to add to the workshop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 The technology is in its infancy. It's like the first PC's or cell phones in the early 80's. I remember my company paid $7000 for the first IBM PC. The costs should come down as the demand increases. 20 years from now there will be many home and commercial uses for it. Manufacturing will benefit the most. I've been investing in this technology, that's why I get excited when I see new players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Doesn't Glen teach his students to use a 3-D printer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet2Dawn Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Technology is awesome, but like many of you, I like wood and cloth and metal to build with. As someone said, the cost plus software and filament adds up to a whole lot of building supplies and eye candy for more than one house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have to agree. I would rather work with my hands with wood and natural materials. I thought about it and there is no way that I would spend that kind of money on plastic doodads. It would be fun to try, but just think about how many Greenleaf and Corona kits could be purchased with the same money. Thanks for talking me down off of the ledge! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Now, if you could get ground beef on spools to feed into the machine and make meatballs or meatloaf or other edibles, that would be getting closer to the Star Trek feeding station concept and might get my attention. :lol: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Printed food http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-01-28/all-the-food-thats-fit-to-3d-print-from-chocolates-to-pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Printed food http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-01-28/all-the-food-thats-fit-to-3d-print-from-chocolates-to-pizza What a hoot! I swear, we are at a point in the development of our technology that if it can be imagined, it can be made to happen! I see both pros and cons in this revelation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Now... If they could just figure out a way to print with wood, we would be able to make great mini carved furniture... Sawdust in string form?LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonberry Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I would print off my own plates, cups, saucers, pie dishes, pyrex bakeware, jelly molds, knives/forks/spoons, kitchen utensils, mixers and coffee machines - all the little bits from Aztec that are so darn expensive to buy. And *blush*.... I have to wait for them to bring it out in 240 Volt version for the UAE before I blow it up like I did with my previous scroll saw....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Printed food http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-01-28/all-the-food-thats-fit-to-3d-print-from-chocolates-to-pizza What a hoot! I swear, we are at a point in the development of our technology that if it can be imagined, it can be made to happen! I see both pros and cons in this revelation. Definitely gave my nerves a run for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniCrazy Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Ooohhh I can see printed wood being a thing in the future. That would be really great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Printed wood? Sacrilege! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 They already have a wood filiment. It's a mixture of wood and polymer. I think a roll of wood filiment is about $35. Finished product is like MDF. It's sandable and paintable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 I kind of wonder if the Dremel machine would use other substances besides their plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I think it depends on how hot the machine can go. I saw a YouTube on the wood filiment and I think he said his machine was set to 400F, which is the highest the dremel will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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