Hello everyone,
As the pandemic Coronavirus takes hold over the globe, we see countries implementing travel restrictions, social distancing measures, and work from home policies. Even the more developed countries are seeing their healthcare systems overloaded and fatigued by COVID-19.
The 3D printing community has many members keen to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, see how this Italian hospital saves Covid-19 patients lives by 3D printing out-of-stock valves for reanimation devices.
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- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services solicits proposals for development of medical products for Novel Coronavirus
- Central hubs connecting makers, medicine, and 3D printing resources and Coronavirus projects
- 3D printed hands-free door handle attachment/openers, hand sanitizer holders, face masks quarantine booths, respirators, face shields, and ventilators
This Google Doc allows for people with 3D printers to offer up their help; you can submit your information for inclusion in this public Google Sheet (note that all information is public, so mind your contact details). Those needing help via 3D printing can turn to the Google Sheet to find local individuals with 3D printers and the appropriate design experience to help with their needed projects.
Women in 3D Printing has been gathering direct links to initiatives emerging around the world. Various projects are linked, including designs, community-based projects, ongoing conversation forums, challenges, and more. See how other 3D printing companies are stepping to fight COVID19 and how you can be involved.
The Floyd R. Saurer Blacksmith Shop is among the original eight historic buildings donated to the Kidron Historical Society. The shop was built in 1906. John F. Moser bought the building in 1912 and added a buggy shop. He eventually hired Floyd R. Saurer to work as an apprentice and Saurer soon after bought the business and building from Moser. Floyd Saurer continued to own and operate the blacksmith shop until closing its doors in 1967.
The shop was left undisturbed exactly as Floyd Saurer left it when he closed the doors. Volunteers spent almost two years tagging, cleaning, and cataloging all the items in the shop for storage until the blacksmith shop could be moved. Then work began to reinstall all the tools and equipment in the Blacksmith Shop just as it was when Floyd Saurer closed the doors in 1967.
One of these items was a pedal based metal lathe. Over the years, several of the gears were damaged, missing teeth, etc. Machinist Rick and blacksmith Walt, both volunteers of KCHS took an interest in restoring the lathe to a “showable” working condition.
They took measurements of the damaged gears, then used a free online gear generator to create a 2D vector image with the correct number of teeth, tooth pitch, etc. This looks like a pencil drawing of the gear. This flat image was imported into a CAD program which easily converted it to a three dimensional actual gear shape by adding “thickness” to the flat image, then saved in STL format compatible with 3D printing.
Our trusty Makerbot Replicator produced three different gears that needed replaced on the lathe. Rick & Walt confirmed that they fit perfectly on the machine! These were made with PLA plastic, not a strong material for this type of use. The final step is printing gears with harder material such as nylon to withstand the force of operating the lathe for demonstration purposes. Good job, Rick & Walt!
Looking for something fun to do while staying at home with your family? Family Maker Camp is here, Make:’s digital camp experience! At Family Maker Camp, they’ll share projects to do at home daily with your family. You’ll hear and learn from other Makers, receive access to materials and learning resources, and create connections with other families. Parents — Make: is here for you! They will help support your efforts in hands-on learning as well! Join us on this making adventure by signing up here.
In keeping with advice and recommendations regarding COVID-19 from Governor DeWine and health officials to avoid groups of people interacting in close proximity to one another, the 3D Lab will closed until further notice. This situation continues to evolve and change, and we are staying current with developments so we can plan and act appropriately to protect our community to the greatest extent possible.
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We recognize that these actions will may cause disruption in your use of the 3D Lab. If you have questions or concerns, please reply to this email or call the number below. Thanks for understanding!
Stay tuned next week as we introduce more interesting folks who participated in last year’s Maker Faire!
Until then,
Tom
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What’s That Sound- A Fully 3D Printed Speaker
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Maker Faire Wayne County 2020 is canceled out of COVID19 precautions. But it’s coming back in 2021! We expect to have the actual date for 2021’s faire nailed down and will let you know as soon as we do. Be well, make cool things, and wash those hands!
Maker Monday for March was canceled out of COVID19 precautions. Please check www.schantzmakerspace.com for future meeting dates, workshops, and activities as some dates have changed.
We offer a free “listserv” that allows to you ask questions to members in the makerspace. It’s great for sharing ideas, forming friendships, and helping & advising each other. To join, send an email to listserv@lists.uakron.edu with “SUBSCRIBE MAKERSPACE-GROUP” in the subject line.