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Rich Engelhardt
05-06-2021, 9:50 AM
I don't know if this has come up before, but,,,

https://www.instagram.com/forust.io/?hl=en

Desktop Metal is making a whole new line of 3D printed - - stuff - - .

Their FORUST division is using sawdust & other ingredients in 3D printers to make..stuff...

Will wonders never cease...?

Bill Dufour
05-06-2021, 5:09 PM
Next thing is they will be forming it into stick electrodes for wood welding.
Bill D

Frank Pratt
05-06-2021, 7:34 PM
I can't see the link without an instagram account.

Rich Engelhardt
05-07-2021, 12:24 AM
Try this instead:

https://www.forust.com

FORUST just launched and they use sawdust as the main ingredient for their 3D printing process.

John K Jordan
05-07-2021, 1:05 AM
Prusa sells a filament with wood fibers in a PLA base. https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/filament/82-woodfill-filament-600g.html#
I haven't tried it yet.

JKJ

Brian Tymchak
05-08-2021, 1:57 PM
Try this instead:

https://www.forust.com

FORUST just launched and they use sawdust as the main ingredient for their 3D printing process.

Hmm, can't decide if that qualifies as woodworking, but I'm leaning towards ..not..

Rich Engelhardt
05-09-2021, 6:47 AM
Hmm, can't decide if that qualifies as woodworking, but I'm leaning towards ..not..I tend to agree - but - I also note there's a CNC sub-forum here.