Thingiverse - bowdidge's Things http://www.thingiverse.com/bowdidge Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:50:10 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) en-us Copyright 2012, Thingiverse.com Screen door latch http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4039
I went through several versions of this part; the simplest, solid version prints fine on the Makerbot. When I tried uploading it to Shapeways for printing on their machines, I realized the solid construction raised the price and so created the final hollow version.

More details about tuning the model at:

makerbot216.blogspot.com/2010/09/differences-between-models-for-makerbot.html

Final picture shows latch printed by Shapeways on high-end printer, $5.88 vs 20 cents in material for the Makerbot-printed model. ]]> bowdidge Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:29:44 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4039 Caster axle casting http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3967
Portion of a 19th century table caster. The original was in bronze.
]]> bowdidge Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:31:43 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3967 Roof drain screen http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1765
This is a roof drain screen to keep large debris out of downspouts.

Our flat roof has several 1.5 inch openings around the edge which let rainwater drain off the roof. If these openings get clogged with leaves or other large debris, we end up with a miniature lake above our heads. None of the commercial drain screens fit or work well, so I designed this to protect our roof.

Note that I haven't tested these drains on the roof yet; check back in a couple weeks to hear if they work. No warranty given that these will actually protect your roof. Caveat downloader.

More details at makerbot216.blogspot.com/2010/02/making-practical-things.html
]]> bowdidge Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:18:47 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1765 Building Facade http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1457
This is a set of three Makerbot-printable objects that can be used for making models of Spanish Revival-style buildings. I'm using these to build an HO (1/87) scale model of a 1920's era Drive-in Public Market (or what we'd call a strip mall.) The main piece is an arched wall section that's 25.5 scale feet high and 20 feet wide (about 90 mm x 70 mm). There's also a smaller piece with the same roofline intended for a tower, and a third piece for a storefront.
]]> bowdidge Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:41:33 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1457