Dear 3D community. I have no experience in 3D printing,

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@Michael_AtOz There is certainly a lot to think about. Thanks for the info!

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Some of them are just for fun, but most of the editions of my Thing of the Week are practical: http://www.3dprinter.net/?s=week%3A

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@Greg_Kail that was my point, yes.

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Here are a whole bunch of links for ways this guy has used his 3-D printer for “real” things that would be difficult to achieve other ways. He has light machining tools too (Sherline lathe and mill) so when he chooses to use a 3-D printer it is likely because he thinks it is best for the purpose.