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If you want a net profit of $1000 you would need three subscriptions

What alerted you first, the noise or the smell?

Which one in their range is comparable to the printers OP mentioned?

Edit: Never mind I get it now

They look great! I think your talent probably helps out, I am lacking in that area

I initially read your title as being fed up with storing your 3D prints, but this is more helpful

I’ve spent quite a bit of time finishing and painting models, but have never been overly satisfied with the finish. I’ve used wood filler, spackle etc and assorted paints, but if you have some tips they would be appreciated.

Sample of my work NSFW

This is a good start, but if you check all the things and the issue persists, check other things.

If you buy a dozen Prusa Minis you get the best of both worlds!

Pre-edit: I just realized I never actually answered your question. I honestly don’t know how most people go about finding someone to design and prototype, but judging by some of the responses here I think we’ll get some good advice. Feel free to contact me directly if you want me to look into the draft.

What has been super helpful to me iwhen people come to me with requests is to send me the most detailed diagrams or images of any currently available offerings or a combination of them so I have a good starting point.

As a specific example, someone asked me to design a handheld door lock retainer to practice lockpicking. The overall shape and ergonomic design were up to me, but this image was provided which included very specific measurements for the lock:

Haha yep! There are actually several iterations on those models that have not yet been uploaded, as well as some commissioned work that I keep on a private share.

If I can make enough to offset the cost of my time and materials, I’m more than happy.

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How did you get this going? Were these business you frequented or did you do any marketing?

I can respect that. If it’s something I’ve designed and made for my own use I make it freely available, but if someone I know comes to me asking, “hey is it possible to build X” then there should at least be a couple of beers in it

Having such niche interests like I do is a double edge sword - there are always opportunities for you come up with something new and innovative, but the target market is also very limited.

I’m happy to stay in the first camp and design things that are helpful to these smaller communities, but I need some way to justify these long hours and miles of filament I put into development 😅

Wow, yes that’s definitely something to consider. Even if you put language in there like, “DO NOT PUT LEDS IN THIS OR GET IT NEAR ELECTRICITY, ONLY FOR DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING” there’s no way to prevent someone from suing you for any reason…

That counts in my book! I’m sure the learning experience far outweighs any money you out into it

This is exactly what I was thinking. Most of my designs are for very niche markets and hobbies, purely for enjoyment and to help people out.

I don’t want to make it my full time job or anything, but $100 over 5 months would just about cover the cost of filament, so I’d be happy with that ;)