Recent content by John Shannon

Olli, That is really nice looking! Turning "backwards" has many uses. Johnny

This is the .stl file with machining stock added. It printed on my cheap printer in PLA, but could not finish because I don't know how to tell the sllicer the .stl file is in mm. Please play with the file and tell me what you think. If you can print it in plastic I would like to see it. Johnny

Hi Rob, Yes, gladly! It is really quite a miracle. You send Shapways the STL file and 9 days the aluminum "casting" arrives in the mail. On this part the difficult part willbe deciding which surface to make the bottom. I was thinking of printing "upside down" I will need to review for sufficient...

Olli-Matti is doing a great job! I got interested in his project because it was a unique and stylish engine. At least to me. I have been experimenting with 3D laser printing model engine cases directly in aluminum. I have printed three so far. I have included some screen shots of this design...