3D printed Hornady plate holders

[Bliksem]

I was sorting through tools in my reloading storage and the Hornady plates were irritating me as they don't stack well. I found a solution on Thingiverse and after a few hours of printing the solution is done.

 

[Kevin Stenberg]

what dia. are those hornaday shell plates? I think they would work good for my Lee shell plates.

 

[dannyd]

Great job

 

[Brad]

A 3D printer is a want that I have not filled. Yet

My biggest issue is then needing 3D design software and the know how to use it

 

[Ian]

The bigger problem is that if you mastered 3D CAD for a orinter, you would then need a licensed copy of Solidworks, 3-axis power-feed stepper motors fir your mill, and a motor drive interface program that Kevin would need to write for you to run with a Srawberry Pi-4. Plus you'd need a hot desktop PC with 32" monitor to run it all, and a divorce lawyer.

 

[Brad]

Actually what I need is for my damned daughter to get off her duff and do it for me. She had access to Creo and has some formal education on using it. For what I paid to get her that education you would think I would be covered.

 

[Bliksem]

A 3D printer is a want that I have not filled. Yet

My biggest issue is then needing 3D design software and the know how to use it

You can get a free license from Autodesk for Fusion 360 if you fill out their forms and apply for the license as a hobby or non-commercial user. There are many good training videos on Utube on how to use it. The learning curve can be steep but if you have any technical drawing experience then it is not hard.

The slicer software that I prefer, Cura, is free as well.

A few years ago when 3D printing for the masses came within reach I was skeptical but once I dipped my toes in it I was hooked. Even though I have access to a machine shop with Haas CNC machines there are so many bits n pieces that can be made of plastic for very cheap that gets the job done.

I urge anyone who does not have the money for traditional CNC machines to explore the possibilities that 3D printing offers. Yes, I'm a geek, nerd & backyard mechanic all in one but these tools can be helpful if you want to create or customize your tools.

 

[Bliksem]

The bigger problem is that if you mastered 3D CAD for a orinter, you would then need a licensed copy of Solidworks, 3-axis power-feed stepper motors fir your mill, and a motor drive interface program that Kevin would need to write for you to run with a Srawberry Pi-4. Plus you'd need a hot desktop PC with 32" monitor to run it all, and a divorce lawyer.

I have and use Solidworks but the license and annual costs are way out of reach of the vast majority of hobby folks. I point people to explore Fusion 360 as you can get a free license for it if you are a startup or hobby user.