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Date:         Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:17:51 -0400
Reply-To:     KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Parts availability
Comments: To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CACvdLxNhJEg1coqyHYqUP7HuXVcLAjMXx7RSwTMjVf9=_MeNoA@mail.gmail.com>
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As Alistair said, it can vary. Also the nature of the 3D printer (and materials) can vary. Ideally you want the replicated part to be made of a material that can withstand the heat and cold and UV. Some plastics can, some can't. There are also 3D printers (non-consumer) that can 'print' in metal.

> On Jul 15, 2019, at 10:48 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > So, for those of us who know nothing about 3D printing: Does one require a > part for a pattern, or is all the information in the files for making the > part? If a pattern, then it seems that the new part would have the flaws > of the old part. How were the files generated? From copying a preexisting > part? > > Sorry for my ignorance. > > mcneely > > On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 6:23 PM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > >> I think... I might be mistaken about the source, but I think there are >> files for 3D printing of that part at thingiverse.com. >> >> Yup... >> >> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:34856 >> >> For at least some of the plastic NLA parts, 3D printing will be our >> saviour. >> >> Alistair >> >>> On Jul 14, 2019, at 5:21 PM, KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: >>> >>> On our ancient vehicles I rarely remember that sometimes parts become >> unavailable. Case i point the little plastic housings for the rear license >> tag lights. I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to order from >> the usual places and “out of stock”. BusLab (in theory) has them, so I >> ordered a couple of replacements. Hopefully I won’t get a charge back due >> to them no longer having any…. >>> >>> I went to one of my “out of service” Vanagons. Plastic housing (and >> clear lens and screws) looked like new. Must have been replaced at some >> point in their life. On the other housing on the Van I was fixing, the >> screws are stripped, so that will be a fun repair if or when I have to >> replace the bulb on that side (if it isn’t working right now, it will flunk >> Virginia safety inspection.) >>


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