Signet Instrument Display Cover - Free plus shipping

[markvone]

Found in my spare parts. Great shape, still soft and flexible. Should only cost a couple of bucks to ship.

Mark

 

[woolamaloo]

My Signet covers were in almost perfect condition - until one bumpy day I trod upon one of them coming down the companionway. So, I 3D printed new ones. They turned out pretty well and they've held up perfectly in the sun and rain for 2 seasons. Each one cost about $1.38 in materials.

 

[Loren Beach]

Do you have some sort of 3D scanner?

 

[woolamaloo]

Do you have some sort of 3D scanner?

No scanner. I have calipers on board. I measured the instuments precisely and then modeled the new covers in a free 3D CAD program called Fusion 360. Then, I moved my model into another free program called Ultimaker Cura where the model is broken down into instructions for the 3D printer. The 3D printer takes the instructions and prints one cover in about 7 hours with a plastic called PLA (Polylactic acid). PLA is a rigid plastic made from corn starch and/or sugar cane. The printer I used is called a Creality Ender 3 that I bought about 2 years ago for $200. It's a fairly inexpensive hobby and I'm fascinated by it.

 

[G Kiba]

I think the Signet covers are the same size as the old Folgers Coffee can covers! I paid $6 each for two about 5 years ago. It kind-of felt good supporting a small family business that has been around so long.