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3D printer chainsaw parts Metal Plastic
« on: April 04, 2017, 02:53:13 pm »
Folks been using 3D printers to make chainsaw parts for awhile now.

Some from 2014 - 15

Plus the fast tach 3D holders.

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Re: 3D printer chainsaw parts
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2017, 08:09:49 pm »
I've made a few.  This was a modification of a strato air valve on an obscure saw.  The stock valve was very restrictive:
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Re: 3D printer chainsaw parts
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2017, 08:12:38 pm »
These were case fillers for a 42cc Poulan clamshell - they lasted a few tanks, but got soft and got into the crank eventually.  That was on a 96deg day though.
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Re: 3D printer chainsaw parts
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2017, 08:15:20 pm »
Mostly I've used it to make tools.  This is a mandrel for turning a 42cc Poulan cylinder on a lathe:
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2017, 08:28:52 pm »
Wow very nice work  8). High tech redneck   :o

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Re: 3D printer chainsaw parts Metal Plastic
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2023, 08:46:11 am »
Next level has begun.   :o

So anyone stepped up to try parts making with metal 3D printers yet? 

I wonder how well these new metal 3D printers going to do for guys making NLA parts or custom parts, etc.


 

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