Date:         Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:56:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Instrument console
Comments: To: Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
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It could be, though it might be a little large for the hobbyist 3D printers (like the one I have, which is limited to about 12" x 12" x 12".)

On Dec 7, 2012, at 1:24 PM, Rob wrote:

> I've read a little on 3D printers but can't say I know more than that
> they exist. Is the instrument console a candidate for this process/machine?
>
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
>
>
> At  12/6/2012 07:20 PM, David Clarkson wrote:
>> The talk of instrument consoles has me wondering if anyone has ever
>> looked into producing just the plastic portion of the instrument
>> cluster that the foil ribbon, the instrument lights and other parts
>> and pieces attach to. My vehicle is a 90 and the remaining portion
>> of this assembly is held together with glue, duct tape and good
>> vanagon karma. I can only imagine what the older vehicle owners must
>> go through with this. My experience has shown me that with correctly
>> applied pressure and support the bulbs can be changed, odometer and
>> other gauge components can be removed for maintenance or the entire
>> assemble removed to access what is below. Has anyone looked into
>> manufacturing just the plastic part that gets so brittle. Inquiring
>> minds want to know. Thanks vanagonauts.
>>
>> David Clarkson
>> 90 Westy