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Post-Processing 3D-Printed Boat Parts: Annealing, Smoothing and Painting
A practical guide to what happens after the print finishes: cleaning, annealing, smoothing, sealing and painting marine parts so they survive sun, salt and vibration.
WeiterlesenCan You Run a 3D Printer On Board? Power, Space and Salt Air
What it really takes to print spare parts afloat: honest power numbers, inverter sizing, filament storage in a humid cabin, and where a printer actually fits on a boat.
WeiterlesenWhat NOT to 3D Print on Your Boat (And What to Print Instead)
A frank guide to the boat parts you should never 3D print — and the smart printed alternatives that solve the same problem safely.
WeiterlesenWhen Plastic Beats Metal: Boat Hardware That's Better 3D-Printed
Corrosion, galvanic couples and seized threads are where metal hardware fails on boats — here's where a 3D-printed polymer part is actually the better engineering choice.
Weiterlesen3D-Printed Upgrades for Your Dinghy and Tender
Your tender takes more abuse than the mothership — here are the small 3D-printed parts that keep it rowing, towing and running: oar collars, fuel line clips, drain plugs, chafe guards and more.
Weiterlesen3D-Printed Jigs, Templates and Drill Guides for Boat DIY Jobs
Why the most valuable 3D print on your boat might be a tool, not a part: drill guides, hole templates, sanding blocks and jigs that make every DIY job cleaner and more repeatable.
WeiterlesenYour First 3D-Printed Boat Part: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide
New to 3D printing? This step-by-step guide walks you from downloading your first STL to installing a finished part on your boat — no experience required.
WeiterlesenBigger Than Your Printer: How to Split and Join Large 3D-Printed Boat Parts
When a boat part is larger than your print bed, splitting it into sections and joining them properly beats buying a bigger printer — here is how to plan the cuts, key the joints and bond them so th...
WeiterlesenDiscontinued Boat Parts? 3D Print the Replacements You Can't Buy
When a boat part goes out of production, 3D printing is often the only realistic way to replace it. Here is how to identify, measure and reprint obsolete hardware.
WeiterlesenTPU on Board: Flexible 3D Prints for Chafe Guards, Gaskets and Bumpers
Rigid filaments get all the attention, but TPU quietly solves a different set of boat problems: chafe, vibration, sealing and grip. Here is how to choose a hardness, dial in the printer and put fle...
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