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4' diver with clunk style rattle/ballast weight -
1st attempt at a suspending slash style bait -
7" Bluigill swimbait -
7" Bluigill swimbait -
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Yes you're right. As the printers get cheaper the pay for itself aspect definitely becomes more real. The software is very expensive although there are many free versions on the Internet. Message me if you would like to talk more about making a mold or parts like these. I think the biggest advantage is that this process allows more time for trial and error and tweaking instead of spending all the time just building the initial prototype -
Thanks, this is a prototype made from a 3-d printer. So if you look very close you can see the steps in the material, looks like wood grain. Once it's sanded and fused it resembles a molded part just didn't have to make a mold. The material is ABS
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Thanks, this is a prototype made from a 3-d printer. So if you look very close you can see the steps in the material, looks like wood grain. Once it's sanded and fused it resembles a molded part just didn't have to make a mold. The material is ABS
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Your correct, I was in a hurry yesterday. Excuse my inaccuracies, I'd love to see some of the work others have done with 3-d printing, or CNC! Anyone out there?
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B B - I have direct access to a Dimension Printer, its about 8 years old but with a resolition of .010" a little bit of sanding is all the prep required for painting. Also, with the CAD software, I use Solidworks and Pro E. Both being very expensive for the average Joe, but very powerful for surfacing detail that making a quality lure requires. I am not saying it cant be done with free software, just might require some practice. Ive been using CAD for 8 years now and it still causes me headaches at times. Dont give up if your new to it! A little practice goes a long ways!
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Hello Guys and Gals - I'm new to this forum and lure making in general, although I am not new to fishing or rapid prototyping. I think I can provide some avenues of support for this topic from my design engineering background. One option for subtractive machining (CNC) would be a small, low horsepower tabletop unit. Ive had my eyes on this model for some time now. DIYCNC.com For under 1000.00 you can have a prebuilt unit ready to go (minus software) Another option would be calling a rapid prototyping firm (SLA, FDM, etc), I use Laser Reproductions here in columbus on a weekely basis. Great guys and pretty cost effective for making molds if you value your time at all. Google them and check out their capabilities. Here's the catch, no matter what you will need a CAD file to send to your own machine, or a rapid prototyping firm. I dont want to break any forum rules with this post by selling my services or advertising. All I will say to you is PM me if you would be interested getting help making molds, baits, or CAD file generation. I am in process of taking someones carved bait and recreating it in CAD so that a master can be made as well as a mold. I essentially do this process for a living, just not with fishing lures but maybe someday! Here's a couple pictures of what I have done with a couple of my own designs, these are built with a 3D printer(google it if your new to this technology!!). First timer here, be gentle haha
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