While it’s becoming more common to 3D print shoe lasts, many shoemakers aren’t yet aware of how easy and useful it is to 3D print shoe components too. In this 3DShoemaker tutorial, I’m going to provide some tips on 3D printing shoe components along with a quick demo. The 3D […]
3D Printing
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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 […]
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, […]
Update: Hardware for assembling the rail joint is now available for purchase here on 3DShoemaker.com. 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 […]
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 […]
Update: Hardware for the alpha joint can now be purchased here on 3DShoemaker.com. And a new tutorial shows the assembly process with the dowel pins. And assembly now works best if the elliptical spring is first inserted into the front of the shoe last. Have you ever wanted to 3D […]