After several failed attempts, I have my first part printed! It’s the back cover for the air filter on a 1971 Honda SL100. While my original cover is in remarkable condition, it does have a small pin hole in it. It looked like the perfect candidate for my first attempt at creating a replacement part. […]

This 3D printing has a very steep learning curve. Well at least the way I want it to work does. I guess if you just download files of stuff ready to print, it’s really not a big deal. It’s learning about all the engineering type filaments and what each is good for and the requirements […]

Before you can print any cool parts on a 3D printer, you need to design them using CAD software. There is a multitude of CAD software available, but they are not created equal, nor do they have the same licensing requirements. As a retired computer systems engineer, I’m a big fan of open source software. […]

Five days. That’s all it took from hitting “order” to having a box on my doorstep. I opted for the bundle deal—for a hair over $400, I walked away with the printer, three build plates, six rolls of filament, and a spare hot end. In the world of 3D printers, you can spend much more […]

Over the last few years, each winter I have started a project to get a vintage motorbike back on the road. The first year the project was a 1974 Honda CB550 that I’ve owned for years, but was put away badly. As I gained experience the projects became a bit more involved. I am now […]