Filament springs

[bigone5500]

I found this to be interesting.

Heat Turns 3D Printer Filament Into Springs

The next time you find yourself in need of some large-ish plastic springs, maybe consider [PattysLab]’s method for making plastic springs out of spare filament. The basic process is simple: t…

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[Tony]

tried to watch teh video, dude has horribly nasty fingernails.... couldn't watch anymore.

it is an interesting concept through.

 

[bigone5500]

I didn't watch the video but thought the idea was interesting. I think I will stick with steel.

 

[Tony]

Don't watch the video if you don't like watching people with dirty fingernails. Now I know, if I'm watching someone working on a car or out in the garden, it's going to happen, and I accept that and don't have an issue. But, when you are inside and working on anything that is remotely clean, OMG, clean and cut your nails. There were times when I could not get my nails clean (thank you transmissions... lol) and I skipped shooting a video for a couple days until the fine metal was out of my skin. Major pet peeve of mine hahaha. Can you tell?