We may have covered this topic before, but some things need repeating. Have you ever found yourself placing the same parameters into the different projects you are working on. This can be frustrating, having to grab a caliper and remember what diameter worked for an M3 Heat Set Insert each time you use one. There …
Mr. L Shop Smarts #022
Sometimes even a relatively simple object can present challenges when modeling in the 3D environment. I came across one such issue with this 40MM Clip that I've recreated to mimic actual metal clips used on Navy ships during WWII. These clips held 4 rounds of 40MM ammunition, and while you can certainly find actual metal …
Mr. L Shop Smarts #021
This week you will learn about a helpful tip to potentially improve your 3D prints using the Bambu Studio software. As your 3D models become more and more complicated, the way you want those models sliced also tends to require more complexity. Additionally, many of us need to test our 3D models for fit, and …
Mr. L Shop Smarts #020
Often, the issues I come across in my own modeling will make it here onto the Shop Smarts post. Perhaps you saw me modeling a strange box during the week on my computer. The box was for a friend who was using it to house some electronics for a panel he purchased of a movie …
Mr. L Shop Smarts #019
This week offers a quick tip for working efficiently with Autodesk Fusion. There are times when we have multiple components within a project, and it can be difficult to work on your model with other distracting geometry that is either in the way or slowing down your computer. The Isolate tool is a quick method …


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