[GreenKeys] TP180502 Head, Print Hammer

[Steve Schlink]

Depending upon how sophisticated one wants to get with this, one idea would 
be to 3D scan an original https://www.nextengine.com/,
then in CAD make a reverse image mold from that. If you are going to do 
thermoset (e.g. injection molded) urethane, then a real mold is a prerequisite.

As in interim step just send it to a 3D "printer" to prototype and verify fit.

Then send the .dxf file to a CNC or EDM machine.

Viole!

Not nearly as difficult or expensive as it was just a few years ago.

For the curious, here are some applications that Jay Leno came up with, and 
this is 3 years old. And read the comments section.

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/search/?search=NextEngine
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/extras/articles/jay-lenos-3d-printer-replaces-rusty-old-parts-1/index.shtml

Because these have gotten so inexpensive high schools & community colleges 
have bought them for their shops, so they are pretty available.

Also, just google makerbot for a real eye-opener as to the state of the 
tinkerer's art.

That would be the fun way to do it, but I suspect that an old ice cube tray 
and some molding silicone would suffice.

Steve



At 03:28 PM 4/12/2012 -0500, Ron Kolarik wrote:
>Good find Steve and it's widely available. If I had a sample or very
>good dimensions on an original I could come up with a mold and make a 
>small test run if the group wants to give it a shot.
>
>Ron
>K0IDT