postprocessing of prints - recommended rotary tools for polishing
Hi All,
As a newbie, I have read through https://blog.prusaprinters.org/postprocessing-of-3d-prints-step-by-step_29270/ to get a feeling for post processing. Now I would like to get my hands on suitable tool for polishing in addition to the recommendations on that link.
Does some-one have any recommendations for a suitable rotary tool for polishing purposes?
Thanks!
SteadyEddie
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I use this Dremel brand tool. I prefer it because it is battery-powered. I have cheaper ones but none are quite as well-engineered.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
postprocessing of prints - recommended rotary tools for polishing
thanks for this. Looks a good choice.
Would an electric cable powered Dremel would be overkill for such polishing applications? Im also thinking about battery life depletion over time for battery powered.....?
The trap to avoid is over-powerful tools that generate so much heat as they work that they remelt the plastic. You can do alot with hand tools: needle files and sanding sticks... Wet and dry abrasives used wet are especially useful.
I too use a small Dremel type drill/sander where necessary but more often with a cutting tool than a buffer - but I make mostly functional parts so I'm not so worried about finish.
Cheerio,
thanks for this. Looks a good choice.
Would an electric cable powered Dremel would be overkill for such polishing applications? Im also thinking about battery life depletion over time for battery powered.....?
I think I mentioned this before.
My 'Dremel' is actually a Sears Craftsman branded unit which runs off of AC. It's about the same size and same apparent power as the battery-powered ones. I use it mostly as a small drill for model railroad type work.