Tag: PLA

  • Legion Points of Interest

    Legion Points of Interest

    Legion Points of Interest

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    Halfling13

    I have a set of basic 3d printed marker “disks” that we have been using for Star Wars Legion since the 2.6 update. These are functional and work – they are highly visible with the green on the white background design. However, they are also just flat tokens, and rather boring. After the first few…

  • PLA Metrics

    PLA Metrics

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    Halfling13

    Earlier this year, in an attempt to streamline my 3d printing efforts and avoid frequently changing PLA spools, I was convinced to try a large-spool format. Specifically, I opted for the 5 kg spool of grey PLA from Gizmodorks (gizmodorks.com). This was in comparison to my previous use of 1 kg spools, typically Hatchbox brand.…

  • Getting serious

    Getting serious

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    Halfling13

    In an effort to continue the 3d printing, I was convinced to explore larger options for filament – specifically larger rolls of 1.75mm filament. To that end, I purchased a 5 kg spool from Gizmodorks. However, my current storage option is a bit too tiny for the oversized bulk of the new spool. More importantly,…

  • Cryptex

    Cryptex

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    Halfling13

    A side project I have been working on for a week or two now as a future prop for our gaming is this Cryptex design. The original files are available on Thingiverse, both the remixed version (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3090603) and the original version (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3074829). I used Hatchbox Black PLA for the interior mechanics, and Prusament Galaxy Silver…

  • Rainbow of colors

    Rainbow of colors

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    Halfling13

    Over the last couple of years, I have slowly collected a number of different 3d printing filaments, primarily in PLA. For the most part, those have been stored in various boxes, but that makes it difficult to remember what I have, and to (more importantly) actually use it. With the recent office remodel, I opted…

  • Wax Stamp, take 2

    Wax Stamp, take 2

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    Halfling13

    Second attempt at a custom wax stamp, and second failure – though there is notable improvement. With a much more robust handle and base, the PLA did not warp and melt this time, which is an improvement. And with some internet suggestions of oiling the surface, the wax did not stick as much. However, the…

  • Fun with stamps

    Fun with stamps

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    Halfling13

    A while ago, I posted a wax stamp handout I had created for our Pathfinder campaign – some formal writs of authority the group was granted. At the time, I ended up with a compromise solution – a basic store-bought stamp of a generic pattern and “flexible” wax. The result was workable, but not quite…

  • Printer Update

    Printer Update

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    Halfling13

    Upgrades are in place, and the printer is (fingers crossed) working reliably and well – the past several days I have been finishing up a larger project printing paint bottle racks for storage of my painting set.  It requires several trays, and each tray ends up printing for about 36 hours, which is certainly a…