My 3D printer had a failure in the bracket for a pulley. My first thought was that I could just 3D print another but then my brain slowly realized that the 3D printer didn’t work anymore. The original part was made from 8mm plexiglass and I checked my sheets and found that I had 2mm thick expensive and very tough plexiglass so I decided to use it. This stuff is very strong but doesn’t shatter. To cut it into 300x200mm sheets I have to score it deep with a razor and bend it at a pretty steep angle. It behaves like a really tough Kydex.
Anyway, after about half an hour of measuring I printed out 8 pieces and glued them togeter, 4 at a time. I used CA glue and clamped them for a few minutes and I’m very happy with the results. I guess now it’s time for the 3D printer to make something for the laser cutter to return the favor. Maybe a cool knob or frame for the power meter.
