Do you like Star Wars as much as I do? Want to see how I made two ridiculously large lightsabers? Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/1k8msFr Music: Star Wars - Duel of the Fates (Dead C∆T Bounce & The Noisy Freaks Remix) by Dead C∆T Bounce (licensed under Creative Commons) https://soundcloud.com/dead-cat-bounce/duel-of-the-fates-remix Find out more about this project at http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/make-giant-lightsabers MORE PROJECTS, POSTS AND EVENTS http://www.iliketomakestuff.com HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: http://amzn.to/1Qjra0D - Black duct tape http://amzn.to/1kO9oFl - Silver spray paint http://amzn.to/1kqrMom - Red spray paint http://amzn.to/1kqrPAs - Red LED spotlight http://amzn.to/1Nse2Qu - Green LED spotlight Clear corrugated roofing panel 12" x 4' cardboard concrete form Scrap 2x4 Want to support ILTMS? Get early viewing, exclusive content and more... http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/patreon BUY A SHIRT, STICKER, PENCILS and MORE!! http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/store FOLLOW: http://twitter.com/iliketomakestuf http://instagram.com/iliketomakestuff http://facebook.com/iltms Second channel: bit.ly/iltms-2

I wanted to show the process, idea to modeling to printing, for solving a small real world problem with 3d printing. Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/1k8msFr Check out 3dHubs at https://www.3dhubs.com/?coupon=makestuff&utm_source=i-like-to-make-stuff&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=website-link MORE PROJECTS, POSTS AND EVENTS http://www.iliketomakestuff.com HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: *********** Cura - https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software 123d Design - http://www.123dapp.com/design Knob on Thingiverse (.stl) - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1020243 Purchase Knob from me!! - http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/product/z-axis-knob-for-x-carve-cnc-machine Digital Calipers - http://amzn.to/1QWRYBk (mine were cheaper from Harbor Freight, but look identical) Want to support ILTMS? Get early viewing, exclusive content and more... http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/patreon BUY A SHIRT, STICKER, PENCILS and MORE!! http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/store FOLLOW: http://twitter.com/iliketomakestuf http://instagram.com/iliketomakestuff http://facebook.com/iltms Since I've started showing some 3d printing in my projects lately, I've gotten LOTS of questions about the process that has to happen before you even turn on the printer. To be honest, that part of the process was what kept me away from 3d printing for so long! So, the other day, I ran across a small need in my shop (in the middle of filming a different project) so I took it as an opportunity to show the whole process of solving that problem, with a custom designed part. This entire process took me about 45 minutes, start to finish, and I'm the first one to admit that I'm still very new (and clumsy) with the software that I'm using. At first pass, it still may look a little complicated, but if you follow along with the software in front of you, I assure you.. it's really simple. Really, it's just a matter of getting familiar with the tools and where the buttons are that you want. 3d printing has, so far for me, been something that you use to print out little toys that you download from Thingiverse, but through projects like this, I'm starting to get a better picture of the process as an end-to-end problem solving mechanism. Obviously, it's not for every application (just like wood isn't, or metal isn't) but it is becoming a more powerful tool for me, than I expected initially. So, let's check out how I made a custom part, with 45 minutes, free software and a 3d printer! I started by measuring the hex nut. I also measured the height, including the threaded rod. In 123d Design, I made a 6 sided polygon with a radius based on my measurements. Using the same center point, I made a large circle of arbitrary size. I used the extrude tool to "pull" the circle into a cylinder. It's height was about 5mm taller than the height measurement. I used the extrude tool on the hexagon, which removed that shape from the cylinder, making a cavity. I used the filet tool to roll over the outside edges of the cylinder, to make it more comfortable to use. To add some knurling, I made a small cylinder. I intersected it with the knob, so that it just partially protruded from the side of the outer surface. I used the pattern tool to copy, and evenly space, this cylinder around the parameter of the knob. I just gave it a number of how many copies I wanted. That's all of the modeling! I exported all of it, combined, as a single .stl file. I open the .stl  in Cura, and rotated it 180˚ so the hex cavity was facing upwards. Then saved it to an SD card. I plugged the SD card into my printer, and hit print". About 20 minutes later, there was a perfectly printed knob. I didn't do any finishing to the knob, which would have smoothed it even more, since it was perfectly usable right off the print bed. It slid right down onto the hex nut, and worked great!! The entire process took about 45 minutes, start to finish! Second channel: bit.ly/iltms-2

I made the Batman Mech Helmet prop from Batman vs Superman, using foam floor mats! Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/1k8msFr Behind The Scenes video: https://youtu.be/4eKokwSmHzM Second Channel: http://bit.ly/iltms-2 Check out the helmet video from Evil Ted Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODSNPYdvJRo Big thanks to Bill Doran for the help! https://www.youtube.com/user/punishedprops MORE PROJECTS, POSTS AND EVENTS http://www.iliketomakestuff.com TOOLS LIST: (some are better than the versions I own) http://amzn.to/2akFubx - Orbital Sander http://amzn.to/2ay8ICl - Dremel tool http://amzn.to/2axPah6 - Grizzly 14" Bandsaw http://amzn.to/2awLSaO - Shop Fox Hanging Air Filter http://amzn.to/2akFN6c - 2HP Dust Collector http://amzn.to/2axPmNA - 1 Micron bag http://amzn.to/2aovz06 - Respirator http://amzn.to/2akGcWk - Classic steel ruler (cork backed) http://amzn.to/2eR54H0 - Barge Contact Cement http://amzn.to/2e7tvB8 - Box Cutters http://amzn.to/2eR4tF1 - Critter Spray Gun https://www.polytek.com/products/liquid-mold-rubbers/latex-mold-rubbers/latex-60/ - Polytek Latex 60 http://amzn.to/2etxio6 - Silver Heavy Body Acrylic Paint http://amzn.to/2ay9XRX - CA Glue (medium) http://amzn.to/2ay9T4v - CA Activator http://amzn.to/2anW7yq - Wire http://amzn.to/2aCLdp7 - Soldering iron http://amzn.to/2aXbVud - Wire strippers (not the ones I have, but good ones) http://amzn.to/2axQ4dP - Thin solder http://amzn.to/2al6w2q - Heat Gun http://amzn.to/2aXJfRX - Hot glue gun Want to support ILTMS? Get early viewing, exclusive content and more... http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/patreon BUY A SHIRT, STICKER, DIGITAL PLANS and MORE!! http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/store FOLLOW: http://twitter.com/iliketomakestuf http://www.twitch.tv/iliketomakestuff http://instagram.com/iliketomakestuff http://facebook.com/iltms

Learn how to make a remote controlled "On Air" light using a remote receptacle and an LED spotlight. Great for use in an office or music studio. You can help support my videos by becoming a patron at http://www.patreon.com/iliketomakestuff Read more about this project at http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/on-air-light/ and check out "How to make a vacuum former" http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/building-a-vacuum-former/ FOLLOW: http://www.iliketomakestuff.com http://facebook.com/iltms http://twitter.com/iliketomakestuf SUPPORT: http://www.patreon.com/iliketomakestuff Second channel: bit.ly/iltms-2