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    A new use for sawdust

    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...?
    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon

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    Next thing is they will be forming it into stick electrodes for wood welding.
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    I can't see the link without an instagram account.

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    Try this instead:

    https://www.forust.com

    FORUST just launched and they use sawdust as the main ingredient for their 3D printing process.
    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon

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    Prusa sells a filament with wood fibers in a PLA base. https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/filament...ent-600g.html#
    I haven't tried it yet.

    JKJ

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich Engelhardt View Post
    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..
    Brian

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    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.
    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon

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