Inquiry - 3D Printed Reefing Gear

[bakbay]

Is there an appetite from this group to get 3D Printed gear FASTER and likely CHEAPER than online? My starving student is looking for a side gig to learn. He can make products within days and not weeks! I understand that there is Etsy, PrintedReef, and others out there. I bought a boatload of products online but recently just have him make them for me -- available the next day or faster, depending on how big. Recently, I got 2 XR15 light shades the following day!

Please let me know if there's an interest...thanks!

 

[joseserrano]

I say start to show what you can make/offer and that will show demand.

 

[bakbay]

I say start to show what you can make/offer and that will show demand.

Certainly — will circulate a list.

 

[OldReefGuy]

Frag Racks?

 

[bakbay]

Frag Racks?

lol, yes - I'm asking him to print some to play with this weekend! Anyway, there are plenty of options. He currently has a non-paying (but not very demanding) customer, his dad!

 

[dattack]

I would just look at online reef stores and just make the same 3d printed parts and start selling locally.

 

[bakbay]

I would just look at online reef stores and just make the same 3d printed parts and start selling locally.

Thanks. That’s the plan but only make them upon request? Otherwise, I got a bunch of gear that I won’t ever use! lol

 

[dattack]

Thanks. That’s the plan but only make them upon request? Otherwise, I got a bunch of gear that I won’t ever use! lol

Just have samples and have some of the LFS carry them.

 

[H&A Aquatics]

Make sure to print in 100% infill or it will float. 🤘🏼

 

[bakbay]

Make sure to print in 100% infill or it will float. 🤘🏼

Good point for frag racks & submerged items but I imagine other things (shade, nem guard, etc) should be as light as possible?

 

[H&A Aquatics]

Good point for frag racks & submerged items but I imagine other things (shade, nem guard, etc) should be as light as possible?

15% mininum. Need to have some strength so they don’t break holding them lol Is your son learning cad design?

 

[bakbay]

15% mininum. Need to have some strength so they don’t break holding them lol Is your son learning cad design?

Yes — he’s an engineeering/math major so loves this stuff.

Thanks for everyone’s feedback & suggestion.

 

[H&A Aquatics]

Yes — he’s an engineeering/math major so loves this stuff.

Thanks for everyone’s feedback & suggestion.

Tinkercad is super EASY, but autocad and freecad once you learn all the buttons is awesome. Hope it all works for him!

 

[bakbay]

Also, he told me that the correct filament is needed - PETG is reef-safe and beware of others just printing as PLA. Well, he’s cranking out dragons tonight! My frag plugs are waiting in queue! lol

 

[OldReefGuy]

Need to make detachable plugs.....screw off kind, so dont have to cut when its time to mount to rocks.....hate that part....

 

[bakbay]

Made some prototypes to hold mushrooms. Will share final product soon.

Need to make detachable plugs.....screw off kind, so dont have to cut when its time to mount to rocks.....hate that part....

lol - that’s a great idea! Will give it some thoughts.

 

[JavaJacketOC]

I would be interested in a diffuser shield/rim for a maxspect jump 65w LED light. I don't need the actual diffuser but would like it to protect my eyes when sitting near the tank.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/light-diffuser-for-jump-65w-led-maxspect.html

 

[OldReefGuy]

I would be interested in a diffuser shield/rim for a maxspect jump 65w LED light. I don't need the actual diffuser but would like it to protect my eyes when sitting near the tank.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/light-diffuser-for-jump-65w-led-maxspect.html

sooo.....sunglasses...LOL J/K

 

[bakbay]

I’ve printed one for my XR15 but sitting under & next to the tank is very challenging to block the light tho