Making parts

[rpkittle1]

When we purchased our 2011 Montana used in 2019 it did not come with a rail bar to the upstairs. At out age this becomes a necessity so I installed one.

One problem was the door to the bedroom would hit the rail. I cut a notch in the door so we could close the door all the way. This left a ragged edge which we covered with tape.

Not the best looking but worked for a while. I thought about a custom made piece to cover the notch but was worried about the cost. I decided to design my own protector to save on cost. I knew it had to be 3d printed because of the custom angle of the notch. I learned have to design in 3d and then checked on the price of printing. I sent the design to a company that just asked for a 3d file and they would quote a price., $220. What if I was just off a little bit on the design and had to print again, $220. I checked on the price of a 3d printer and the one a chose, $180 reconditioned. A few supplies and the total was less that the price of printing twice. I was lucky and the printed part was right. Now we have a solid plastic piece in place to protect the raw edge of the wood on the door. Looks good too.

I am planning to travel with the 3d printer. I am rebuilding to back of the 5th wheel to carry the printer. Lots of nice things you can make with a 3d printer.