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Re: 3D Printer Advice

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Originally Posted by NorthernTaco View Post
We just got a new shop at the school with a CNC, 3d scanner, 2 CNC mills, a laser engraver, 2 drill presses, 2 band saws, 2 scroll saws, a table saw, a circular saw, multiple grinders, and many hand tools. We do have access to 3D printers but the process of accessing them and retrieving parts takes more time than it's worth.
Is there a lathe in there somewhere? Not saying that this list isn't impressive, but I'm still of the opinion that 10K could be better spent elsewhere. I like the suggestions of assembling your own 3D printer - you'd learn a ton about them and be able to better troubleshoot problems as they come about. It could be a fun off-season project for your team and they definitely cost only a fraction of the full ten thousand.
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