Small wooden parts

[Web Goblin]

Post a photo or drawing of what you need so everyone can see it and decide if they can make it for you.

[Tabclear]

Post a photo or drawing of what you need so everyone can see it and decide if they can make it for you.

Render attached...

[phill05]

What type of wood are you thinking to use on such a small part with this amount of detail

Phill

[Robin Hewitt]

Does it have to be wood? It would be a doddle to print.

You could fume it to get a better finish:- Giving 3D printed parts a shiny smooth finish

[Tabclear]

What type of wood are you thinking to use on such a small part with this amount of detail

Phill

I would like to use acrylic pressure stabilised hard wood. Maple seems to be easiest to get hold of, but any really.

Does it have to be wood? It would be a doddle to print.

I have had it printed for prototype purposes, but I would like the finished piece to be in wood.

Cheers
Tab

[JAZZCNC]

I think you'll find these will be too expensive to produce. Thou small parts they need to be machined on 3 sides which means setting machine 3 times ensuring accurate relocation.
Also 2 operations are full 3D which takes long time for just a few parts and to do properly in larger volumes will require a special Jig to be made. Again timely and expensive to make, esp if lots are to be made in one go.

How about a mould and using resin.?

[Tabclear]

I think you'll find these will be too expensive to produce. Thou small parts they need to be machined on 3 sides which means setting machine 3 times ensuring accurate relocation.
Also 2 operations are full 3D which takes long time for just a few parts and to do properly in larger volumes will require a special Jig to be made. Again timely and expensive to make, esp if lots are to be made in one go.

How about a mould and using resin.?

You sound like you know what you are talking about, so I guess I will have to shelve my dream of having this produced in wood. What would be involved in using a mould and resin? What sort of finish would I get and how would it look colour wise etc...? Is there any chance I could get a wood effect?

Thanks
Tab

[GEOFFREY]

I cast some floor panels in resin and then paint them. Most people think they are wood. If you make a wood master and and wire brush it to exagerate the grain, the grain effect should come out in the mould. Despite the small size the mould is likely to be a bit expensive as it will not be an easy one to make. G.