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Post by james1979 on Sept 12, 2023 11:08:30 GMT -8
I did end up getting a resin printer, and am now working on the learning curve with it before I tackle resuming work on the DSV design. In the meantime, I have started with it by printing a C3 style cover, R series style cover, and an R series exhaust ring (attempted with DBE built in, but the learning curve borked that!). Parts are going to Dr. Frankenreg soon for evaluation.
I'll let him post pics when they get there, if the meet the goals!
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Post by vance on Sept 12, 2023 14:44:25 GMT -8
I have a C-3 and a Dacor 2020 that I can test this cover on. It looks good!
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Post by vance on Sept 16, 2023 7:35:20 GMT -8
I just got the package from James. This is the R-4 type exhaust ring with the failed dbe removed, cleaned up and ready. These are an R-4 type cover and a C-3 type.
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Post by SeaRat on Sept 16, 2023 7:42:00 GMT -8
Wow, that's amazing. Those look like the originals.
John
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Post by spirou on Sept 16, 2023 9:57:54 GMT -8
James you are a magician 🤩
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Post by nikeajax on Sept 16, 2023 10:15:08 GMT -8
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Post by james1979 on Sept 16, 2023 12:43:23 GMT -8
I may have already ordered this type of resin in true clear.....
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Post by nikeajax on Sept 16, 2023 13:22:54 GMT -8
Yeah, OK, Sure, but the blue looks so much more creepy--in a good way! JB
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Post by vance on Sept 16, 2023 14:11:06 GMT -8
It doesn't matter if it's crystal blue or clear. A set of R-3 and R-4 boxes (plus exhaust ring) would be awesome. The DBE version of both would be even....awesome-er!
This is a really great opportunity to make some really excellent Dacor 4/800 conversions. But, the intake horn/jet interface needs tweaking for optimal venturi.
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Post by james1979 on Sept 16, 2023 17:57:31 GMT -8
It doesn't matter if it's crystal blue or clear. A set of R-3 and R-4 boxes (plus exhaust ring) would be awesome. The DBE version of both would be even....awesome-er! This is a really great opportunity to make some really excellent Dacor 4/800 conversions. But, the intake horn/jet interface needs tweaking for optimal venturi. Well, there is still the question of how the material holds up... but damnit, now I'm thinking on it...
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Post by vance on Sept 16, 2023 19:37:38 GMT -8
I'm concerned about brittleness. A whack on the horn would prolly do it in.
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Post by james1979 on Sept 17, 2023 4:55:12 GMT -8
I'm concerned about brittleness. A whack on the horn would prolly do it in. Neat thing with resin printing is the ability to mix resins to mix their properties... I'll try a C3 type cover blending in some flex resin, and presuming I get a good print I'll send it to you for side by side checks. It should end up with a little less rigidity, but much less brittleness. Life is extra crazy right now, but hopefully I can do that this week. Respectfully, James
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Post by spirou on Jun 19, 2024 7:47:07 GMT -8
Hello, I am asking to myself where I can place that, so I think, this thread is the best. In the last box that Phil, send to me, there are also some special pieces, for R series, so as I really enjoyed to dive the R4 few weeks ago, I placed these resins pieces made by James on a R4. I plan to dive with it Saturday. I think,I am gone use bleu hoses with it .... IMG_20240619_170410_426 by Patrick Michel, sur Flickr IMG_20240619_172051_311 by Patrick Michel, sur Flickr Enjoy Fred
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Post by spirou on Jun 21, 2024 9:40:01 GMT -8
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Post by vance on Jun 21, 2024 15:50:14 GMT -8
I love it. I was expecting you to use the plastic parts on the second R-2, but this works!
I think the 3D resin parts have huge potential in making a new DH reg. I acknowledge that the Kraken was a great, modern response, but unfortunately, it's over. Is anyone likely to take it up?
I think that a small offering of Dacor 4/800 conversions could be equal or even better. Who wants to step up?
Not me.
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