3-D Printing for Vintage Parts

[bajaespuma]

How close are we to realizing unavailable and/or out-of -stock parts for vintage machines? I have a couple of parts that I've been looking for for years only to be told, in every case, they are no longer available ("oh, you shoulda been here last week; I just took twelve boxes of those to the dump!")

 

[tsteves5]

All you need is a CAD model

And places like Shapeways.com can custom print your design in many different colors and materials, including metal and ceramics. We've used them for work before with good results.

http://www.shapeways.com/