Made a forum patch!

Vlad · Mar 24, 2016

A member asked me if anyone on the forum made patches, I offered to make one out of heavy leather I have.

Never done any of this kind of work before but it seemed doable, I watched some videos on youtube and used sketchup to design and my 3D printer to make a die.

You put the leather in hot water to make it soft and clamp it in a vise between some blocks of wood and the die.

I wasn't too sure if the plastic die will hold up but it worked :shock:

Took 3 times to get the smaller font to print but I think it turned out pretty cool.

PM me if you want one.

Size is 3.5x2 inches.

Made a Pirate patch :pirates:

This one is 3x2 inches

Ice Scratcher · Mar 24, 2016

That turned out really great!!

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fuzzytexan · Mar 24, 2016

Nice Job!!

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Briman05 · Mar 24, 2016

Looks really nice

Vlad · Mar 24, 2016

Thanks guys!

Twisted Bones · Mar 25, 2016

That is awesome! What kind of 3D printer do you have?

Matt

DIGGER27 · Mar 25, 2016

Way cool....how much are you asking for these neat things?

Mud-puppy · Mar 25, 2016

You know where that would look extremely cool? Stitched onto that 'Finds Pouch' Ozarkhunter is giving away in the up coming contest! Nice work there Vlad!
Mud

Seven · Mar 25, 2016

Wow! Nice job.

Vlad · Mar 25, 2016

Twisted Bones said:
That is awesome! What kind of 3D printer do you have?

Matt

I bought a used Flashforge with some issues and fixed it up. Works great now. Comes in real handy in some situations!

DIGGER27 said:
Way cool....how much are you asking for these neat things?

$20 shipped.

Mud-puppy said:
You know where that would look extremely cool? Stitched onto that 'Finds Pouch' Ozarkhunter is giving away in the up coming contest! Nice work there Vlad!
Mud

I'll be happy to send one to the winner.

Thank you guys!

Rudy · Mar 25, 2016

You are a man of many talents Vlad. :yes:

Vlad · Mar 25, 2016

Rudy said:
You are a man of many talents Vlad.

Macgyver would be proud :lol:

NectarDetector · Mar 25, 2016

Heck yeah, I like the idea... gonna have to get me one of those! :yes:

MattLock · Mar 25, 2016

Vlad said:
A member asked me if anyone on the forum made patches, I offered to make one out of heavy leather I have.

Never done any of this kind of work before but it seemed doable, I watched some videos on youtube and used sketchup to design and my 3D printer to make a die.

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You put the leather in hot water to make it soft and clamp it in a vise between some blocks of wood and the die.

I wasn't too sure if the plastic die will hold up but it worked

Took 3 times to get the smaller font to print but I think it turned out pretty cool.

PM me if you want one.

Size is 3.5x2 inches.

What did you sketch it in cad ? And can I g t that design on a t shirt

Vlad · Mar 25, 2016

MattLock said:
What did you sketch it in cad ? And can I g t that design on a t shirt

I used google sketchup, I don't print t-shirts but if you do I can make you file with the design in vector.

Rammjäger · Mar 26, 2016

Very nice looking leather patch Vlad :aok:

GabbityGabby · Mar 26, 2016

Cool.

papaharley03 · Mar 26, 2016

That's pretty darn slick, Vlad! I am wondering if you have to do something to make the imprint area dark like that or does it get that way naturally? EDIT: Disregard that question. I forgot that you heat the die.

I've been eyeing a 3D printer for some time now, just waiting for the market to shake out and see who is going to be around for the long haul in terms of support.

hunterray2002 · Mar 26, 2016

Must say.

That is really cool.

Can you do up one with skull and crossed swords?

MattLock said:
What did you sketch it in cad ? And can I g t that design on a t shirt

jason_k · Mar 26, 2016

Right on, nicely done! Aren't 3D printers cool??!! I have a Flashforge too and love it! My cad program of choice is Tinkercad. Super fun and easy to use.

Keep up the great work!

Made a forum patch!

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