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3d printers are much cheaper nowadays. Not worth it for a one-off, but the price point (a few hundred USD) seems fairly reasonable for hobbyists IMO.
by rebuilder 9y ago
3d printers are much cheaper nowadays. Not worth it for a one-off, but the price point (a few hundred USD) seems fairly reasonable for hobbyists IMO.
- sleavey 9y agoCNC machines are also cheaper these days, but ones that can mill metal are more expensive ($2k+ as far as I've found). Too much for the casual hobbyist, I think.
- IanCal 9y agoAn alternative is things like 3D but on-demand printing at places like shapeways. You can get steel or aluminium done. Perhaps there's something similar for CNC?
- TeMPOraL 9y agoCheck out if there's a Hackerspace in your city. There's a good chance they have a mill you could use - along of plenty of other people interested in these kinds of hobbies.