For many years now I’ve been wanting to try my hand at 3D printing shoes. And now that I have a new printer–the Bambu Lab X1C–with enough build volume to fit my size 14 shoes, I decided to give it a shot. I think the design I came up with […]
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The following is a comparison of the tried and true Prusa 3D printers and those from their upstart rival, Bambu Lab. While I think it is a useful comparison for anyone trying to decide between the two brands, it is geared specifically to shoemakers looking to 3D print shoe lasts, […]
This is what I like to call a shoe last rail joint. It’s a 3d printed alternative to common shoe last hinging systems. De-lasting with the rail joint is a smooth and easy process ideal for small scale shoemakers. And this style of shoe last joint also minimizes the risk […]
In this 3DShoemaker tutorial, I’m going to get into how to 3D print orthotics (sometimes referred to as insoles) using standard desktop 3D printers. A variety of techniques exist for manufacturing orthotics. For mass production, injection molding is usually used and the result is called an insole. Custom orthotics, on […]
Have you ever wanted to 3D print your own shoe lasts, or at least get them printed locally? Did you want to do it with a working hinge? If so, read on, this 3DShoemaker tutorial is for you. Choosing a 3D Printer Assuming you want to do the 3D printing […]