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#318418 15-Jan-2025 20:52

https://makerworld.com/en/models/960788#profileId-930684

I'm interested in using the gizmo that the above link makes.

I know diddly squat about 3D printers, I've never even seen one.

How much would it cost to have that made, and who would I even ask?

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#3331953 15-Jan-2025 21:23

Does the Puke library offer a 3D printing service? Many do, apparently.

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#3331955 15-Jan-2025 21:38

Stu: Does the Puke library offer a 3D printing service? Many do, apparently.

Not that I am aware of, but I will ask.

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#3332008 15-Jan-2025 22:27

Where are you based?

This looks like a pretty quick and straightforward print, so shouldn't take much time or filament. Libraries and community makerspaces might be able to help you out for koha if one is local. If you are in Wellington, Not-quite-so-littlest-anymore Miss MDF is offering 3D printing and other craft/making services - which seems to be the perfect wheeze, because when Dad pays for all the materials, everything you make is pure profit.

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#3332015 15-Jan-2025 22:42

As mentioned, some libraries offer 3D printing services. Contact your local library to check.

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#3332032 16-Jan-2025 00:55

Also there are some Facebook communities like this one where I'm actually an admin: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nz3dprinting

If you ask on there I'm sure somebody will be happy to print it for mates rates and better quality than a Library could do. Otherwise I'm also happy to whack it on one of my printers and courier it to you (am Wellington based) but it's cheaper if you can find somebody local.

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#3332042 16-Jan-2025 06:22

https://www.railscale33d.com/3dprint-design-service-nz-model-railway/
These guys offer a 3d printing service. It is mostly models, but they might be able to print something else if you ask them.

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#3332051 16-Jan-2025 07:24

I can print it for you

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#3332074 16-Jan-2025 08:26

Interesting!
my local library does 3D printing, I could really use one of these (to use on the glass sweet chilli bottles and also the skin moisturiser bottles), but I’d have to have some sort of holder to keep things upright (obviously top heavy bottles).

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#3332079 16-Jan-2025 08:45

just remember if you are getting someone else to print it, to read the license

"This user content is licensed under a Standard Digital File License.

You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.

ie they can not charge you to print this.

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#3332092 16-Jan-2025 09:25

I think the licence text means you can't just print copies and sell on your weekend market stall as your idea/content.

Nothing against a user asking someone else to print it and paying for time/materials/shipping/margin costs.

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#3332093 16-Jan-2025 09:26

Thanks for the headsup @bagheera. @kiwifidget and I know each other well and live around the corner so it's definitely a freebee!

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#3332096 16-Jan-2025 09:30

freitasm:

I think the licence text means you can't just print copies and sell on your weekend market stall as your idea/content.

Nothing against a user asking someone else to print it and paying for time/materials/shipping/margin costs.

I am not a lawyer but

"The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees."

to me means you can not print it and pay a person money for doing it.

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#3332097 16-Jan-2025 09:32

hairy1:

Thanks for the headsup @bagheera. @kiwifidget and I know each other well and live around the corner so it's definitely a freebee!

which is ok for the license, it is when money is involved is what I am saying.

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#3332098 16-Jan-2025 09:32

hairy1:

Thanks for the headsup @bagheera. @kiwifidget and I know each other well and live around the corner so it's definitely a freebee!

Thanks Matt, I appreciate that, plus maybe I get to see it happening??

No freebee though, your time is valuable and I imagine the consumables are pricey enough.

At least beersies and winesies right?!

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#3332099 16-Jan-2025 09:32

bagheera:

freitasm:

I think the licence text means you can't just print copies and sell on your weekend market stall as your idea/content.

Nothing against a user asking someone else to print it and paying for time/materials/shipping/margin costs.

I am not a lawyer but

"The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees."

to me means you can not print it and pay a person money for doing it.

I think it means you can't print it and use it to provide a service you charge money for. Nowhere it says you can't charge for printing.

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