Originally Posted by
iflytailies
pricing has almost everything to do with the time involved creating the digital file, so an object can be 3D printed. If you have a 2-dimensional drawing of an item, that took 2 hours to draw, it will take at least the same amount of time to add a 3rd dimension to it. Then, the item still needs to be printed. That cost factor is made up of the time the 3D printer needs to print the object and the cost of the material.
I am not trying to scare people - just "educating" about what is involved
What type of material would be used for an item like this, and would it be as rigid as the honeycomb?
Which brings me to another thought, what would you recommend as the best way to cut the honeycomb? It did not seem like my bandsaw blade liked it much. It was a standard wood blade. Maybe a finer tooth metal cutting blade? It will be important to be able to cut an accurate straight line. I have many woodworking machines available. Any ideas would be appreciated.