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Hexa-Hush
Similar to the Acoustic Wall Partition, Hexa-Hush is a hollow form filled with cotton batting for sound absorption. My research proved cotton to be the best infill. For maximum sound absorption, six to eight cotton batting cutouts are recommended. 3M strips can be used to attach the Hexa-Hush to the wall. Here is a link to…
Acoustic Frame
Hollow strips hold layers of cotton batting for sound absorption. The strips are connected with wood edgebanding. I used Mahogany edgebanding that was leftover from a past project. I discovered that it is best to assemble the strips with the edgebanding before putting them on the wall. I used 3M Command 10 lb strips to attach…
Hamper Stool Project, Part 6
The structure of the hamper stool is almost together. I have 4 additional side casings to make and 9 pieces for the back. I ordered a roll of filament on Sunday and I expect it to arrive Friday or Monday. In the meantime, I have been printing the spiral infills. I have never added wheels…
Acoustic Wall Partition
Last Fall, downsizing to a convertible studio with a separate bed nook felt like a step towards cozy living. However, that illusion was shattered the first morning. Each footstep in the hallway reverberated like a loudspeaker through the gap beneath the solid door. I’d naively blocked similar gaps in past apartments, only to suffer air…
Hamper Stool Project, Part 2
The photograph above shows the first iteration of part 1. As it was printing, I said to myself that it was too tall. I don’t need that much material for the bottom. After it was finished printing, I thought it was a good size for a table top, but not for my current project. Plus,…
Asking Yourself the Patent Question
As active owners of desktop 3d printers, we inevitably arrive at a point where we ask ourselves about pursuing a patent for something we have invented. Inventiveness is one of the intangibles emanating from frequent use of a desktop 3d printer. Inventions may be insignificant at the beginning; still, the potential for significant ones constantly…
