3D printed hub style blind shelf

[DIY_guy]

Im kicking around a variety of shelves and holders and hooks, etc for use in my hub style blinds. Here is proto 1. Time to fire up the 3D printer.

 

[DIY_guy]

I revised my design and changed it to a one piece shelf. Here is the 3D printed shelf after painting. I used blue PLA but wanted it black so I painted it.



Then I picked up some hooks and added shrink tube.





To quiet the shelf I used an old mouse pad and double sided tape.





Perfect fit.



Plenty of room on the shelf and to hang things.

 

[hoghunting]

Excellent job, sure beats wearing the gear around your neck. Now you have me thinking about something very similar.

 

[DIY_guy]

Thats why I do these posts, so people can DIY and get creative and customize to their needs.

 

[Patocazador]

I know almost nothing about 3D printing. I have seen shelves, hooks for sale by blind makers and they are way overpriced.
Is it cost-effective to invest in a 3D printer?

Nice job by the way.

 

[DIY_guy]

Its a great tool for the person you wants to rapid prototype concepts. This material is production strength and quality. THe machine costs $2000. A spool of the filament is $48 and goes a long way.