Collin 1956 Posted February 27, 2023 Hi. This pliers are so good but I need about one set of those inlays per month. Als they are still too hard but brittle somehow... My solution, a 3D printed inlay with TPU (rubber-like) tip and PA12 nylon mount. I love it so much! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4474 Posted February 27, 2023 Oh yes. 3d printing was made for this sort of thing. Would you be up for sharing your stl file? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukej 319 Posted February 27, 2023 Glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I bought a second set of pliers because I couldn't get the tips, but I also have a 3D printer now so... Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4474 Posted February 27, 2023 To be fair, my tips are lasting OK so far, it's more that things like this are a great little addition to a 3d printing order, because minimum order values. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted February 27, 2023 3D printed replacements look good, but for those without that option, the original "jaws" are available as spare parts with the item number 89950. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1956 Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, BuggyDad said: Oh yes. 3d printing was made for this sort of thing. Would you be up for sharing your stl file? Sorry but I dont share my stl files. It is hard but I decided this once when I saw my creation on another platform for sale. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted February 27, 2023 I had this problem recently too. The spare tips out of stock everywhere.. but then I saw an STL on Thingverse so all was good. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4474 Posted February 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Collin said: Sorry but I dont share my stl files. It is hard but I decided this once when I saw my creation on another platform for sale. That's cool. I get it. Worth an ask anyway! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted March 2, 2023 I need some of these. Would you not consider listing on something like Shapeways? Every time I shop for these they're out of stock, no matter where I look! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4474 Posted March 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said: I need some of these. Would you not consider listing on something like Shapeways? Every time I shop for these they're out of stock, no matter where I look! I was making up an order with a 3d printer so I grabbed a design off thingiverse. I don't know how good it'll be but stands to reason it should be an easy thing to model. Surprisingly expensive actually in TPU. More than the other small parts I was ordering. If you have a look on there I think you'll find that option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4474 Posted March 2, 2023 29 minutes ago, ChrisRx718 said: I need some of these. Would you not consider listing on something like Shapeways? Every time I shop for these they're out of stock, no matter where I look! I was making up an order with a 3d printer so I grabbed a design off thingiverse. I don't know how good it'll be but stands to reason it should be an easy enough thing to model. Surprisingly expensive actually in TPU. More than the other small parts I was ordering. If you have a look on there I think you'll find that option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted March 2, 2023 I’m sure I’ve seen some already printed on that auction site we all know and love too. The Thingiverse ones work fine. There are sites you can use to ask other people who live near you to print things as well, which is much cheaper than using Shapeways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted March 6, 2023 My local hobby shop has a 3D printer, how would I go about getting them to do it? Presumably I would need an .stl file? I can't see any on eBay nor could I figure out how to locate them on Thingverse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted March 6, 2023 Are we allowed to post links? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted March 6, 2023 Yes you need the STL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted March 6, 2023 I think we can or I can’t see anything in the rules saying we can’t… so here it is @ChrisRx718 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16873 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted March 21, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 6:08 PM, Cynan said: I think we can or I can’t see anything in the rules saying we can’t… so here it is @ChrisRx718 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16873 Thanks buddy, I don't know how I missed your response. I'll get my local hobby shop to print some off for me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites