3D Printers for Woodworkers: A Short Introduction

The first book on 3D printing just for woodworkers, with practical advice on how to fabricate your own tools and parts... and save money! The blossoming technology of 3D printing isn't just for techies - a 3D printer is also the ideal tool for the traditional woodworker. Why waste money buying tools and parts when you can fabricate them yourself with your own 3D printer? You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by making your own tools - what's more, you can 3D print your own custom tools and parts that meet your unique needs. 3D Printers for Woodworkers is the perfect introduction to 3D printing for the woodworking hobbyist, covering the history and development of 3D printing and offering detailed comparisons of 3D printer models so you can confidently choose the right 3D printer for your needs. 3D Printers for Woodworkers also includes numerous print files for tools useful to woodworkers, plus information on 3D printing molds and hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, slides, and shims. Comprehensive and user-friendly, 3D Printers for Woodworkers is the ideal book for all woodworkers who want to save time and money while producing exceptional results. AUTHOR: Henry Doolittle worked in the nuclear industry for forty-four years as a mechanical engineer. About twenty years ago he bought a small lathe and took up woodturning as a hobby. The lathe got him started in woodworking. About six years ago he picked up a CNC router and started making jigs and fixture, which in turn led to his interest in using 3D printers in the craftsman's shop. Using the 3d printer, he has been able to print his own woodworking tools, a process which this book details. 3D Printers for Woodworkers is Doolittle's first book. SELLING POINTS: . First book on 3D printing written specifically for the needs of woodworking hobbyists. . Practical, not theoretical: Focuses on how to use 3D printers to fabricate useful tools and save money. . Focused: Exclusive concentration on woodworking applications gives readers exactly what they need without wading through information they can't use. 88 colour photographs, 25 colour drawings