[Saturn488]

Over the last while I have 3D printed various parts for IIS members and I am happy to offer this service to anyone who is interested.

If you have a 3D file you want printed or an accessory/part/bracket you want custom designed to meet your requirements I am more than happy to help, astronomy related or not astronomy related.

I mainly print using either PLA or PETG (and exotic filaments such as stone and wood but only for those special prints!).

In relation to astronomy...

PETG is better for strength, chemical resistance and wear resistance. Parts don't look as clean as PLA and is harder to print with.
PETG would be recommended for dovetails, brackets, adapters and moving parts.

PLA is better for low-stress, cosmetic applications that require a better finish quality, indoor use and is easier to print with.
PLA would be better suited for accessories such as 1.25"/2" caps/covers/screw tops/knobs/case storage organisation, etc

My current stock of filament (as of 10/09 - this will be updated as stock changes):
- PLA (Orange)
- PLA (Blue)
- PLA (Olive Green)
- PLA (Carbon Fibre), this has a 70% PLA mixed with 30% carbon fibre. This is a new filament I just received

To order
- PETG (Black)
- PETG (Red)
- PETG (Carbon Fibre - if only I get enough requests for this material)

If interested, send me a PM. Will respond to message usually within a few hours.

I will post some photos up later today/tomorrow in this thread.