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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:21:29 PM EDT
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2193453
Saw this the other day. I think it has potential. Anyone tried it? |
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2193453 Saw this the other day. I think it has potential. Anyone tried it? View Quote There is more chance to get comments if you post a hot link. |
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Got a buddy gonna print one up for me over the weekend...looks worth trying out.
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Yeah, got the files, looks like a total time of about 22hrs !
3 or 4 of the parts have to be done by themselves because they are so large (for a normal machine). This, is to me, a typical non engineers approach, design a 3d printed thing which looks like a normal thing with no regard to print time, material usage or using something else in its place. For example why not use a simple quart paint can as the container? I never feel like waiting 6hrs for something to print. But some guys like turning a machine on and letting it run for 24hrs straight....I dont, mine are still 'experimental', my luck I'd wake up at 2am to a fire. I would simplify it myself to reduce print time, but he used OnShape the worst program ever, and I am not redrawing the thing. I am already redrawing one onshape project that has fubared data files. I would bet theres a better design out there that prints faster and works just as well. |
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That's still dirt cheap when you consider the cost of a Mr. Bulletfeeder. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Our local library has one. They charge $1 per HOUR. I asked about the collator plate itself. The librarian said it would take just under 4 hours to print. Some kid would bump the machine, filament might run out, the nozzle might jam, the part might warp, power might go out, etc, etc. |
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Yeah, got the files, looks like a total time of about 22hrs ! 3 or 4 of the parts have to be done by themselves because they are so large (for a normal machine). This, is to me, a typical non engineers approach, design a 3d printed thing which looks like a normal thing with no regard to print time, material usage or using something else in its place. For example why not use a simple quart paint can as the container? I never feel like waiting 6hrs for something to print. But some guys like turning a machine on and letting it run for 24hrs straight....I dont, mine are still 'experimental', my luck I'd wake up at 2am to a fire. I would simplify it myself to reduce print time, but he used OnShape the worst program ever, and I am not redrawing the thing. I am already redrawing one onshape project that has fubared data files. I would bet theres a better design out there that prints faster and works just as well. View Quote This was the first good looking setup that I've found. If you find any other plans out there please share. I don't mean this in a snarky way. |
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View Quote But I know you mean well. |
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I was trying to teach OP how to do it himself, I could have made it hot. But I know you mean well. View Quote |
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Thats IF it comes out right the FIRST TIME. So far with one chinese boxoparts machine and one homemade machine, I say figure on taking 3 tries to get 1 part right. Some kid would bump the machine, filament might run out, the nozzle might jam, the part might warp, power might go out, etc, etc. View Quote I have two of these that I use for production parts. http://www.prusa3d.com/ |
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Looks like a good project for Monday. Thingiverse search feature has been a hit or miss for me lately.
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Yep. I'm going over to the library Monday and have them get started.
Also on thingiverse are the live and spent primer chutes for the xl650. |
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Until MR bullet feeder lost his mind and threaten to sue, you could get a great knock off of the feeder in kit form for less than $140 for all the parts.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/IrQA_8JpE7s[/youtube] http://entirelycrimson.com/diy/collatorinstructions.pdf So really, not all the parts need to be 3d printed, but the parts that you can't prefab it out of someone else isntead. |
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Went to the library earlier today.
Got this party started. Between my work schedule and the library hours it'll be next week sometime before it's done. |
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I can't see why this wouldn't work well. Bullet collators are ludicrously overpriced for how simple they are, but they sure are nice to have.
I would like to see some 3d printed accessories for the MBF feeders, things like premade inserts for certain bullet profiles instead of having to fiddle with the shims. |
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I can't see why this wouldn't work well. Bullet collators are ludicrously overpriced for how simple they are, but they sure are nice to have. I would like to see some 3d printed accessories for the MBF feeders, things like premade inserts for certain bullet profiles instead of having to fiddle with the shims. View Quote |
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Actually, when you look at it from the commercial perspective, they aren't overpriced at all. How much more would your store bought ammo cost if they needed a person at every press inserting bullets into every case? The fact that you find use in a commercial product for your private use is great. Just realize it's not priced for you, but for a commercial enterprise. View Quote My MBF was money well spent for the bullet feeding dies, not so much the collator. Had I realized how extremely simple the collator was, I would have just made it myself (as many others have, out of spare motors and buckets). However, the MBF dies are far superior to the other available options, like the hornady dies with their collets, and are worth every cent. I am happy to see innovation in the reloading marketplace, especially when it comes to relatively simple devices like this. I still wonder about how narrow the patent has to be for something like the MBF, because they issued a C&D in fairly quick fashion when EntirelyCrimson starting making his kits. |
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It's been removed from Thingiverse.. Dammit, I knew I should have snagged it when it was available.
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I have the files, PM me your mail adress and I'll pass it along.
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Anyone try printing it out yet?
I printed out several of the pieces at the local library. The collator plates didn't turn out very well. Maybe it's the printer? |
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Could be lots of stuff.
Whats the printer? Filament? What slicer did you use? What looks poor about the parts? Pics? I have not printed this project, I dont have the patience for big multihour prints and I dont trust the machines to not overheat after 5 hours, so i do little stuffs ! |
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Could be lots of stuff. Whats the printer? Filament? What slicer did you use? What looks poor about the parts? Pics? I have not printed this project, I dont have the patience for big multihour prints and I dont trust the machines to not overheat after 5 hours, so i do little stuffs ! View Quote Usually I just go in an tell the librarian what I want And she starts the printer. |
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The files are back on Thingiverse again.
Bullet Feeder |
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How much filament, or whatever its called would be used? I got some powder adjustment knobs made from a guy that used a 3D printer but those were pretty small and they were cheap. I'm afraid to ask if it's going to take a ton of hours and supplies.
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How much filament, or whatever its called would be used? I got some powder adjustment knobs made from a guy that used a 3D printer but those were pretty small and they were cheap. I'm afraid to ask if it's going to take a ton of hours and supplies. View Quote |
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How much filament, or whatever its called would be used? I got some powder adjustment knobs made from a guy that used a 3D printer but those were pretty small and they were cheap. I'm afraid to ask if it's going to take a ton of hours and supplies. View Quote The bullet plate will take about 6 hours to print, and use 125 grams (0,27lb) of plastic These are calculated numbers by the software, simplify3D, and should be about right. |
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For anyone who printed the original feeder, what motor did you use?
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Special thanks to mortenr for sending me the files! Just an fyi if you do not have access to a 3d printer you can send the files out to 3d printing shop and have them print and ship it to you. Just looking around it seems that printing the entire bullet feeder from the cheapest plastic (PLA) should be less than 100$ shipped to your door.
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I printed out some of the pieces most look good but not having any luck with the base.
Also there is another collator on thingiverse right now. Maybe it's a better design, idk. |
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Just got mine all printed out except the mounting bracket and walls. I need to get get some screws and order the motor to put the whole thing together. I do have some part warping so we will see what happens. View Quote Still wanting to know if its worth it to print this. |
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I do like the concept of the new version bulletfeeder on thingivers
Base plate option for 3 different motors The guy is updating the project on regular bases https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2504314 |
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