I’ve been writing weekly 3D printing posts over at the Ponoko blog for several months now. It’s fun, but it does lessen the need for posts on my own site.

Here’s a quick rundown of some changes to my MakerBot and a few large objects I’ve printed with.

First, I printed and installed Zydac’s Z-axis Extender Kit, which allows me to print objects up to 185mm tall:

Next, after printing some large single-piece objects, I tried my hand at some large multi-piece objects:

This week I’m assembling a life-size Sword of Omens:

The hilt is done, but now the blade pieces need to be sanded, drilled, and welded with acetone.

Oh, and I’m a member of Site 3 (one of the local hackerspaces in town) now, and we’re having a silent auction fundraiser on August 20th. Come on out if you like parties and art and stuff!