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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.
 
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
 
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)

BB Stand.jpg
 
I would be interested, the oval base sounds great I am forever knocking mine over!!
 
Okay here's the printed and painted version, thoughts?

BB Stand-5.jpg


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.

BB Stand-Gold.jpg
 
Black would be great Si and I could certainly expect to place an order for 10 price depending. :)
 
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