Best place to get 3D prints.

JoeBoi · 9 Aug 2021 at 15:09

Hey all,

I am looking to get something 3D printed from Thingiverse and I was looking for recommendations on who/where to approach?

I have checked out Lancaster3D and the price seems reasonable, except they charge £8 to set up an account. I cannot imagine I will be using their services enough to justify the cost.

I have heard a lot about varying quality of materials used and I wanted to find out who might be best to approach for small prints.

The 3D print is a stand for the Retrotink 5x, unfortunately the person who made and sells these doesn't ship to the UK but was kind enough to post on thingiverse for others.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4881969

Thanks,

Joe

andy_mk3 · 9 Aug 2021 at 15:13

Looks like a simple enough print. I'll have a look when I get home from work but I'd say I'll be happy to print that for you if you just cover some postage costs.

JoeBoi · 9 Aug 2021 at 15:20

andy_mk3 said:
Looks like a simple enough print. I'll have a look when I get home from work but I'd say I'll be happy to print that for you if you just cover some postage costs.

Hey Andy,

Thank you - That is very generous. If you are happy to print, I will happily cover the cost and money for a pint

.

Joe

andy_mk3 · 9 Aug 2021 at 19:06

JoeBoi said:
Hey Andy,

Thank you - That is very generous. If you are happy to print, I will happily cover the cost and money for a pint .

Joe

Just had a look now I'm home and definitely no issue with printing that. Any particular colour you prefer? I have carbon black which is somewhat similar to the colour in the thingiverse pictures.

JoeBoi · 9 Aug 2021 at 19:30

andy_mk3 said:
Just had a look now I'm home and definitely no issue with printing that. Any particular colour you prefer? I have carbon black which is somewhat similar to the colour in the thingiverse pictures.

Thanks Andy, carbon black would be perfect.

andy_mk3 · 9 Aug 2021 at 22:14

JoeBoi said:
Thanks Andy, carbon black would be perfect.

Sounds good, will hopefully get it printed in the next day or two for you

andy_mk3 · 16 Aug 2021 at 21:48

Hey @JoeBoi, had the part sat on my printer the past few days kept meaning to get back to you.

If you're happy then drop me a message via trust

JoeBoi · 16 Aug 2021 at 22:39

andy_mk3 said:
Hey @JoeBoi, had the part sat on my printer the past few days kept meaning to get back to you.

If you're happy then drop me a message via trust

Nice! Thanks Andy. I will message you via trust.

JoeBoi · 18 Aug 2021 at 07:59

andy_mk3 said:
Hey @JoeBoi, had the part sat on my printer the past few days kept meaning to get back to you.

If you're happy then drop me a message via trust

Hey @andy_mk3 I sent a message via trust the other day. I am not sure if you've received it?

andy_mk3 · 19 Aug 2021 at 18:19

JoeBoi said:
Hey @andy_mk3 I sent a message via trust the other day. I am not sure if you've received it?

No I've not received anything, will fire you a trust message now.