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…
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…
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…
The Round Corners Trio consists of a candlestick, tray, and coaster. I designed the candlestick after seeing how beautifully the tray printed using 3D Fuel PLA+ Bone White and Form Futura High Gloss ColorMorph PLA Gold Silver filaments. As I sat at my table admiring the printed pieces while consuming meals, I realized I needed…
The CSU Modular Drawers are the culmination of over a year’s pursuit for an efficient, versatile storage solution. Inspired by the unexpected utility of an empty filament spool holder, I developed this cantilevered design. Originally conceived for a closet organization project, the drawers’ potential extended far beyond that. Their modularity, combined with the option for…
Art deco and contemporary styles come together in this unique finial. Dimensions: 5.75″” (146 mm) x 5.9″ (151 mm) x 6.4″ (163 mm). Fits 1″ (25.4 mm) round rods. Model Files The print files can be made available upon request in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Public License.
I consulted Emilia Hb, an industrial and graphic designer on Fiverr, for a fresh perspective on connecting the design elements. Emilia’s enthusiasm and zeal provided a welcome boost. I will begin printing chair parts on March 11 and I hope to be finished in April. The files are available for download on Thangs for those…
In April, I eagerly invested $58.05 in an original double-sided satin powder-coated spring steel sheet, shipping included. Anticipating seamless printing, I was met with frustration when I couldn’t get my prints to adhere. Despite trying a plethora of adhesion solutions—painter’s tape, kapton tape, masking tape, purple glue stick, regular glue stick, scouring, dishwashing liquid, alcohol,…
Today was the third test of the year for the solar oven. The oven reached almost 185° without reflectors (see video). I expect adding reflectors will increase the temperature at least 115° to 300°. My expectations are based on the temperature range of the SunTaste 200 solar oven which utilizes cork. After the first test…
It is almost consistently warm enough in Chicago to continue with the solar oven trials. Thinking about last year’s trials, I realized that the solar oven peformed best during the first day on the ground in the park. It makes sense to return to the park this year. A means of transporting the oven to…
The first iteration of an entire chair is complete! Chair dimensions are 16″ L x 13″ D x 36″ H. All chair parts were printed on desktop printers CR10 mini and MK3s+; bed sizes – 12″ x 9″ and 11″ x 8″. The filaments used to print the chair were 3dPrintlife Pro PLA, PLA/PHA, and…
In the “Dura: PLA based biodegradable Nylon Analog” blog post, I mentioned that I had not tried using the optimized bottom/ ironing-enabled method with other filaments. Later, I performed tests on vases using three types of filaments; Dura Nylon PLA, Pro PLA by 3D Printlife, and PLA by Push Plastic. The definition of watertight for…
