Billet Box Box Base Bling

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

While I am awaiting the results of the Condensation Plugs and the magnets for designing doors, I have begun a base stand design, but I've stopped for feedback.....

Is there interest in stands? I know I want one for mine when Fast Tech delivers it, but there's 3 ways to go:

• Simple design using less material = less printing time and cheaper.
• More stylised design with a steadier base and 'Billet Box' embossed = longer printing time so costs more.
• 4 piece design using 3D printed ends with 2 x 6mm clear acrylic, the most expensive component is the acrylic rods, cost me 9 quid for 4 short lengths (might get 8 - 12 stands) and more assembly work.

Just chucking my ideas out there, I couldn't say the exact costs without prototyping, so your thought's and what would be a reasonable price for 1? I'm not being greedy so they will be as cheap as I can, pin money to feed my 3D printer consumables.

 

[Martvb60]

Hi @Vapaneezer Scrooge i quite fancy your second design i would love a stand for my billets. I like the idea of a steadier base with Billet Box embossed. I reckon it would look great. Cheers

 

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

Here's my 2nd attempt currently printing,first one was okay but hard to read the text, fits great and very 'knock over' proof with the oval base.

(this is just a CAD deign capture)

 

[quincey43]

I would be interested, the oval base sounds great I am forever knocking mine over!!

 

[TartanSpartan]

Here's my 2nd attempt currently printing,first one was okay but hard to read the text, fits great and very 'knock over' proof with the oval base.

(this is just a CAD deign capture)

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Looks great Si

 

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

Okay here's the printed and painted version, thoughts?

This was V1 in GOLD which I wasn't happy with, made it slightly taller, tweaked some fillets and larger text for the final version.

 

[TartanSpartan]

Okay here's the printed and painted version, thoughts?

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This was V1 in GOLD which I wasn't happy with, made it slightly taller, tweaked some fillets and larger text for the final version.

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Looking good mate
Not sure about Gold but I love the concept

 

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

Looking good mate
Not sure about Gold but I love the concept

Do you think pain black unpainted would be worth doing? it would make it cheaper and more matchy matchy.

 

[TartanSpartan]

Do you think pain black unpainted would be worth doing? it would make it cheaper and more matchy matchy.

Absolutely - even maybe in a nice grey or gunmetal

 

[Rob]

Black would be great Si and I could certainly expect to place an order for 10 price depending.