3D Printed Pipe Case

[wallace]

While we were visiting family in Arizona for Thanksgiving, my brother offered to make a case for my Sav 311 on his 3d printer. The shape of the 311 is fairly straight forward so getting the dimensions and fit weren't too much of a challenge. We were able to capture a couple of rare earth magnets in each half to hold it together. I finished the exterior with about seven coats of spray on Plasti-Dip which gives it a really nice feel. Once we got home I raided the wife's fabric bin for the liner. This purple velour seemed most fitting from what options were available.

Anyways, thought I'd share it with you. There are a few things I'd change if I had it to do over, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

 

[woodsroad]

That's very cool. Well done.

Any pix of the printing process?

 

[wallace]

Well that would have been a good idea. Didn't even think of it!

 

[jndyer]

Nicely done.

 

[dottiewarden]

Congrats on your workmanship and creativity.
I suppose this is just a taste of what's to come.

 

[stvalentine]

Ah, the future is here! :mrgreen: That reminds me of the Vauen Pipe which has a printed exterior.

 

[tbradsim1]

The Deplorable in me says Man that would make a good Gun Case. Brilliant! :laughat:

 

[pagan]

:rofl: Brad that's hilarious, and a great idea

 

[jackswilling]

Great thinking and execution.

 

[ssjones]

Amazing. I've yet to see this first hand

 

[duffer]

Very cool. Be great if you could make a pipe

 

[tbradsim1]

Just saw a documentary about a Firm in Russia that 3D prints homes, it's unbelievable . If you're interested Google it and watch the future.

 

[condorlover1]

Brad the question is can you 3 D print a Dunhill pipe?

 

[fitzy]

Awesome case.