[simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...

[geneb]

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013, dabigboy at cox.net wrote:

> Gene, that looks amazing! I need to get me something long those lines 
> (maybe not a 3D printer just yet, but a decent CNC rig at least).
>
HEhe.  Thanks!

> Question: what sort of plastic does this thing use, and can you put 
> different sorts of materials in it? My concern with the grade of plastic 
> used in Saitek or Thrustmaster products, for instance, is that it's too 
> light and brittle.

I used ABS plastic on this one - it's VERY strong.  You can use a number 
of different materials including PLA and a special version of nylon called 
Nylon 618.

g.

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