Comment on I need a cheap part to fix a bread machine that's under warranty. "We can send you a new machine."
Ajen@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks agoYou could print a mold and cast it out of food grade silicone.
Comment on I need a cheap part to fix a bread machine that's under warranty. "We can send you a new machine."
Ajen@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks agoYou could print a mold and cast it out of food grade silicone.
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 4 weeks ago
At what point would the effort and expense be “too much”? LOL These parts are normally available for under $10 for the seal, bearing, clips, and metal post.
On the other hand, we have a shower faucet knob where this internal piece would always crack. We replaced that part many times with the official component, but I ended up 3d printing it, and it hasn’t broken once in at least the last 6 years!
Ajen@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
That depends… I watched a video where a guy spent hours casting and machining a small part out of aluminum in his garage to avoid paying the manufacturer $30.
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 4 weeks ago
The satisfaction in doing that would have been more than enough to justify the work! LOL