3d Printed Mouthpiece

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3d Printed Mouthpiece

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Several years ago while I was a sophomore in high school I took an intro to engineering class that included a somewhat extensive introduction to 3d modeling. With that knowledge I took as precise of measurements as I could manage with calipers of my Bach 24aw mouthpiece. I then made some alterations to it, I had no idea what I was doing at the time. Fast forward 4 years and I got access to a 3d printer so for only about a dollars worth of filament I printed the mouthpiece. It actually worked! There are lots of things to do to improve to where I'd actually use it but for a first iteration its pretty good.
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Is the printer good enough that it’s smooth when it’s finished, or does it require more work??
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Cool....
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The print resolution is good enough for practical purposes but a bit of sanding does help with aesthetics.
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