Custom 3D printing
Small, useful objects — toys, pencil holders, desk tools, mounts, and replacement parts — designed from your idea or measurements and printed locally in Rotorua.
How a custom print works
| 1. Tell me the problem | A photo, a measurement, or just "I need something that does X" — send it over and I'll tell you honestly whether it's a quick job or needs more design work. |
| 2. I model it | Designed to fit using OpenSCAD or direct mesh work, sized and toleranced for a real push-fit or snap-fit — not just scaled off a guess. |
| 3. Print, test, refine | Most custom parts get at least one test print and fit-check before the final one, especially anything that has to clip, screw, or mount onto something existing. |
Past projects
A few examples of the kind of custom design work I do, with photos and listings from my MakerWorld profile.
Garment steamer cover
A replacement cover for a garment steamer, modelled to the original part's fit after the factory one was lost.
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Topcon LS-1000 staff mount
A custom mount bracket for a Topcon LS-1000 laser receiver — the kind of job where getting the dimensions exactly right matters more than anything else.
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Night light cover
A simple replacement cover designed to fit a specific plug-in night light after the original broke.
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Not every idea is a good fit for FDM printing — very large pieces, anything needing tight waterproof seals, or fine jewellery-level detail usually aren't. Send me the idea and I'll say upfront if it's a better fit for printing, or for a different approach entirely.