c/nostupidquestions · by JoshuaSlowpoke777@lemmy.world · 2yIs PLA a good material for 3D printing a tool intended to remove pack ice from a driveway? 7 points · 8 comments · view on lemmy.world
8 Comments
smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works · 13 pts · 2y
No. First hit it'll chip or break. For ice you need steel.
polygon6121@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y
Sounds terrible. But I encourage you to try it, it is a good exercise in understanding the material better. Maybe try a smaller scale first
Everythingispenguins@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Snow-Joe-7-in-Impact-Reducing-Steel-Ice-Chopper-with-Shock-Absorbing-Handle-SJEG700/303889999
I don't know what PLA cost but this is $25 and will actually do the job.
GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 2y
No. Go buy a shovel, it will probably be cheaper than the filament anyway and actually be able to do what you want.
TheKracken@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
No
JoBo@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 2y
How big is the printer? This sounds like a very expensive, bad idea.
JoshuaSlowpoke777@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I was thinking something like a chisel, but yeah, these comments suggest even that would break before the ice.
JoBo@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 2y
Try salt?