Plastic for my 3d printer, and how long it lasts.

The 3d printer kit I ordered can print several types of plastic. The 2 that are currently frequently used are ABS and PLA. PLA is a biodegradable plastic made from corn starch (http://www.cupdepot.com/PLA-FAQ.htm). ABS is a plastic that is food safe and ok to use in aquariums and such. PLA is also food safe but …

I was looking through ThingiVerse and came across a printable stencil set http:/…

I was looking through ThingiVerse and came across a printable stencil set http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17346 This got me to thinking. By making a stencil that is something like 1/8th inch thick, you can make the bridges only 1/16 inch thick and when you use the stencil, face them away from the surface. The spray paint should overspray …

I'm playing with Dragon NaturallySpeaking which I got for my birthday and I needed…

I'm playing with Dragon NaturallySpeaking which I got for my birthday and I needed to get the new computer in order to use. So far it's pretty cool.I just imported my blog into it so it knows all the weird words I say. I'm actually dictating this post. I guess it's easier than typing. It …

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