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    3D printers —Jeffrey Findley
   I was curious if anyone here has had experience using 3D printers to print Lego compatible pieces. Through an email list, I stumbled across this product: (URL) thought others here might be interested since it uses ABS as the printing material and (...) (13 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.cad)
   
        Re: 3D printers —Bram Lambrecht
     (...) I don't think there's any 3D printing technology available that hits the tolerances needed for functional Lego compatible pieces (I think Lego pieces are manufactured to ±.0006") The resolution on filament fed printers (fused deposition (...) (13 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.cad)
    
         Re: 3D printers —Dave Schuler
      (...) What we really need is someone able to machine some aluminum 2x4 bricks! If only... (13 years ago, 27-Feb-12, to lugnet.cad)
     
          Re: 3D printers —John Neal
      (...) I'm assuming that you are lightly protesting the (URL) SOLD OUT> status, Dave!? (In service to those unaware of the inside joke) JOHN (13 years ago, 1-Mar-12, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
    
         Re: 3D printers —Jacob Sparre Andersen
     (...) Agreed. I've seen people print 2x2 bricks, but just for fun. One thing I've considered is to use a reprap to print foundations for hills in a layout, so I only need to use bricks and plates for the visible top layer of the hills. For that (...) (13 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
   
        Re: 3D printers —Chris Magno
   (...) I built a Prusa 3D printer. I've had it for about 6 months. (one of the reasons I've been quiet on Lugnet) I have tried to print Lego, and while my success with it was limited, I lay that solely at the feat of not getting the printer fully (...) (13 years ago, 28-Feb-12, to lugnet.cad)
 

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