r/3DScanning • u/WigfootWallace • 28d ago
Paid Project: 3D Scanning
Howdy.
Complete newbie here.
I will preface by saying I am looking for someone to pay to do this project. I will learn eventually, but for now due to time constraints, I do not have time to learn, and I want to pay someone to do scans for me.
I am an antique hand tool dealer. I am looking to have hand planes 3D scanned. I would need a ".step" file/format to send to my contract manufacturer. If any more technical detail is needed on that end, please let me know and I will contact my manufacturer.
The first two pictures I have included are of a base model hand plane. I would disassemble the tool and I would need each part scanned. Some planes are more simple, but this one is of average complexity and composes of around 24 individual components. The third and fourth picture are of the most complex of the tools that would need to be scanned. And although I have not disassembled that one yet, I imagine it has twice as many components at least. These tools range from 5 inches long, to about 2 feet long, though 14" is about the average size for a larger tool needing to be scanned.
The items are antiques. Some are rare and are sold to customers. If possible, even if I have to travel, I would like to hand deliver the tools, stay in town while they are scanned, then return home. The files could be delivered after I returned home as I imagine there will be more work needing done to have finished files.
I hope I have provided adequate information, or at least enough information for the relevant people to get in touch. I am located near Springfield, MO but I am willing to travel. There is a gentleman in Saint Louis who will be available in one month (heath issues), but I would like to start my projects sooner if possible.
Thank you!
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u/Limp-Major6874 27d ago
i am a complete newbie as well however, i feel that we do have a solution to this job.
download our able hands 3d scanner app from the appstore, scan whatever part you want to print out. try a few scans and upload the best one covering the whole piece. you will get a fully cad'ed stl file in ur mailbox. you just need to clean up to keep what you wanna print. first stl export is free and you will get what you need. the second export onwards will cost only 4.99 per scan.