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| Author: | slantvaliant [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dash Knob for 3-D Printing |
3-D print file for a Dash Knob, designed after those on 'my '64 Valiant. I think the same style was used on '63-'64 Dodges and Plymouths.  Front: ABS test print. Left: ABS print, painted silver. Right: Original. I had to simplify the steps in the face. Also, there are a few fewer flutes in the rim. Yeah, you can buy new, nicer knobs online. I just wanted to get better at using Sketchup and tweaking my basic printer. |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash Knob for 3-D Printing |
You can get away with it being slightly different if you make ALL of them...…………. That way you won't notice a mismatch |
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| Author: | slantvaliant [ Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash Knob for 3-D Printing |
Really, this one is a placeholder. and an exercise in using the software/hardware of home FDM (fused deposition modeling). I'm happy with it. Having a "standoff scale" part means that the generic black knob that came with the evaporator won't catch my eye. I'll buy a chromed metal knob one of these days, for the feel ... BTW, the first ABS test print of a defroster vent went well last night. All it needed was a little trim to clear the vanes and a couple of artifacts. I will tinker with fill percentage for strength in the vanes, and maybe supports for one surface. |
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| Author: | coconuteater64 [ Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash Knob for 3-D Printing |
Looks pretty good to me! |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash Knob for 3-D Printing |
Tweak the model as needed...then get them printed by exone in metal. I live by their factory.. maybe a mile or 2 from the house. Greg |
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| Author: | NEVjr [ Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash Knob for 3-D Printing |
get away from sketchup. go look at fusion 360. its a fully featured professional grade cad and cam package from autodesk and it is free to hobby types and businesses who dont make over a certain amount. it also is extremely well covered in youtube tutorials |
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| Author: | valiant_200 [ Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dash Knob for 3-D Printing |
Is anyone repopping knobs for the 60-62 Valiants and Lancers? Those were plastic to begin with. The originals have a metal insert that latches them in place. The radio knobs just slid on, but they also had a metal insert that secured the knob to the slotted radio shaft . |
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