Interest in a 3D printing or fabrication forum and Downloads section?

[JohnCh]

I've noticed more and more mentions on USA7s of people using 3D printing to fabricate parts for their cars, which has got me thinking.  The Westfield forum (WSCC) has a dedicated section for 3D printing and a location for people to share their source files for the parts they've developed for their cars (brackets, pedal extensions, dead pedals, phone holders, mirror mounts, etc).  If there is interest, I can do something similar here.  We can even expand that idea to cover all types of fabrication people may undertake: sheet metal, milling, electronics, 3D printing, fiberglass, etc.  The end result could be:

1. a section focused just on 3D printing, or
2. broaden it to create a fabrication section where any type of car related fabrication is discussed, or 
3. add 2 sections: one focused on 3D printing and a second covering all other types of fabrication.

 

We'd want to keep the conversations and files focused on parts for our cars to avoid this becoming a destination for people interested in these techniques but with no interest in se7ens.  However, that still creates a lot of space for relevant conversations for those of us already taking advantage of the technologies or people considering testing the waters.  What I don't want to do though, is create a new forum or forums that no one will use.  Please weigh in below and also use the poll to help quantify interest in the various options.

 

Thanks,

John

[vipergeek]

JohnCh - An excellent idea!  I'm working on my first fabrication project in carbon fiber, a deck lid for the rear of my Stalker.  It's very simple but I plan to move on to CF doors and If I really retire and get real ambitious, a CF top.  So far I've been cruising YouTube for information but would welcome the forums you are suggesting. 

[coffee break]

Go for it.

I'm a stone ax and chisel guy, but 3D printing is hear to stay.

[fastg]

I have two 3D printed parts on the Locost, mounting tabs for the rear lights and a throttle body pulley. The Pulley was a real life saver as the stock Mustang pulley was huge. The other great thing with 3D printing is you can easily change the part and reprint, it took me a couple of attempts to get the perfect size. 

 

Graham 

[JohnCh]

I'll try to add the new forums this weekend.  We'll have a header under the Technical section called Fabrication with two forums beneath it: 3D Printing, and General Fabrication.  The latter is intended for everything from metal work to composites.  

[JohnCh]

The new forums are live.  Post away!

 

-John