3-D printing

[Theurbanhomestead]

I've looked at them, but mostly window shopping and thinking about what I'd need to be doing to justify the purchase.

Yeah thats about where I am. If I find one that looks good for a good deal I will figure out a way to justify the buy

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

Have any of you guys messed with small CNC machines or laser engravers? I am thinking about getting one but am not sure what direction to go or even if I am going to. Just wondering you alls thoughts.

I had a buddy that got into 3D printing way, way before me and most other people.

I checked in on him a handful of years ago and was surprised he wasn't 3D printing anymore, but had moved over to basically doing laser cutting of almost everything that he needed.

I guess everything that he was doing was more like clocks and other geared stuff that he found it was easier, faster, better to laser cut stuff versus 3D print.

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like I'm more the opposite... that I would 3D print everything and maybe occasionally use traditional tools on flat stock. I just haven't seen a lot of need for a CNC or laser cutter engraver.