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jazwa / rackstack

A modular 3d-printable mini rack system.
MIT License
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[Feature Request] Would you ever consider making a version where the larger parts are laser cut? #5

Closed rainyskye closed 2 months ago

rainyskye commented 1 year ago

Only saying this as it could cut down on a lot of print times, and you could still produce a clean and interesting design using specific woods/acrylics (depending on flammability/safety treating)

drewgates commented 1 year ago

An interesting idea. This would also make it producible out of steel or aluminum via SendCutSend or similar.

rainyskye commented 1 year ago

True, I didn't even think of that to be honest, that would be more suitable for lab hardware too :)

jazwa commented 1 year ago

A lot of parts use specific geometries tailored for 3d printing; I don't know if they would be suitable for other fabrication methods. I think there's potential for the side+top panels to be laser cut? I don't have access to a laser cutter, so I can't really say. Tbh adding support for other fabrication methods (for this project) isn't really on my radar, but forks/prs are always welcome.

There are also some metal 3d printing services offered online though, if you're willing to shell out big bucks.