Homebrew Talk 3D Print Thread.

[Ballaratguy]

Just putting it out there for people with 3d printers and also into brewing. What ingenious (or maybe not so) have you come up with to make life in the brewery better/easier. (Maybe you didn’t actually design it (like me) but have found an stl file that has helped tremendously
The sharing of pics and files should be encouraged

 

[Hangover68]

I've printed tap covers for my taps and looking at some tap handles with provision for labels.

 

[Ballaratguy]

I’ve seen a font label holder with a slot so you can just slide your printed label into it

 

[Hangover68]

I’ve seen a font label holder with a slot so you can just slide your printed label into it

Thats one i think i'll print.

 

[MarkV]

Thats one i think i'll print.

My son just set up his 3d printer. Would welcome some ideas. The label holder is a neat idea
I’ve also heard of keg post collar.

 

[Ballaratguy]

Google beer 3d print to find lots of prints. Be careful with some of them as they can be pay for file

 

[pete-ej20]

I made some 3D printed custom tap decals like this

More info here for anyone interested

https://www.biralleebrewing.com/2022/06/custom-3d-printed-beer-tap-decals.html

 

[AHB_Admin]

I made some 3D printed custom tap decals like this

Nice!
There's certainly a lot we can do with a 3D printer.

 

[Ballaratguy]

I made some 3D printed custom tap decals like this

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More info here for anyone interested

https://www.biralleebrewing.com/2022/06/custom-3d-printed-beer-tap-decals.html

They look really good

 

[pete-ej20]

They look really good

thanks! Finish isn't spectacular on them, but for a garage kegerator I think they're neat, and provide a nice little keepsake for each of my brews - once their done I stick a magnet to them and keep them on the side of the fridge.

 

[Hangover68]

Is the STL file available ?

 

[CJW]

Have you used the brass thread inserts for the tap handle thread? They appear to be designed for timber handles with a deep thread instead of the normal knurling.

I am wondering if it is best to try and use them or try and tap/thread the plastic itself.

 

[JimmyMcFiddlesticks]

You can print the thread in the tap handles very easily.

 

[pete-ej20]

You can print the thread in the tap handles very easily.

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these are cool!

 

[CJW]

You can print the thread in the tap handles very easily.

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Thanks heaps, I am new to 3D printing (just got a X1C) so still getting a feel for what will and wont work. I need to knock up a design now.

 

[AzzA68]

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1280323
Kegerator fan mod, with line holder...

 

[pete-ej20]

After upgrading my kegerator setup, I've come up with another design to hold my (previously posted) custom decals.

Full details - Custom Triple Tap Kegerator Font Decal Holder

 

[Neil Buttriss]

I have played with Tap Handles, I dont do the thread in the print though I use a Tap to do it. Just experimenting.