cbrussell Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I know this has been discussed a bit before, however, with 3D printing now it the mix I think it would be a great idea to make a lid for the Dillon casefeeder which could be covered with Superlite Dynamat as well as the bowl. That should quite things down a bunch. I know some have used towels, cardboard boxes etc., but I was looking for something a bit more elegant. If I could find a pot cover that would fit I could insulate that but I haven’t the foggiest where to look. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoneyGrip Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I'd like to know as well. I'm using a towel for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hello, I cut one of those foam play mats to cover the top. It cuts the noise down quite a lot. I'll take a pic to show you how I did it. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Soundproofing material from a computer build glued to a cardboard pattern cut to the casefeeder top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 That would work; was looking for a 3D printed elegant solution. Saw some took a pot pane lid and used that. Might look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I used dyna mat on the outside, and a folded moving blanket off the top. It's much quieter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I can sketch up a lid pretty quickly. In addition to a knob/handle to remove the lid and extra deep lip (so insulation can be added) any other features folks think would be useful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 I don’t know if it would need some kind of slot to fit around the metal piece on the casefeeder? Some way to keep it falling off? I would be really interested on what you come up with “muncie21.” It could be then covered with Dynamat Superlite. Combine that with covering the outside of the bowl with Dynamat Superlite, I be that would quite things down a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 12:33 PM, muncie21 said: I can sketch up a lid pretty quickly. In addition to a knob/handle to remove the lid and extra deep lip (so insulation can be added) any other features folks think would be useful? Choice of colors? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Here's a quick sketch along with 30% mock-up. I have most colors to print, including fluorescent orange, green and yellow for the folks that want to stand out. However I'd be happy to share the STL files also, for anyone that ones to print one themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Cool, how can I order one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, ysrracer said: Cool, how can I order one? Let me print out a full-size version to ensure everything fits correctly and incorporate some design improvements, then we can discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, muncie21 said: Let me print out a full-size version to ensure everything fits correctly and incorporate some design improvements, then we can discuss. I would be interested as well. Maybe a mirror port, and/or a mount for a mirror possibly? Maybe a recess to glue in plexi on the under side of the half that is stationary the end user could incorporate. Not sure how much time it would be to design that if you care to? Pretty cool idea. I was just thinking last night how loud that case feeder is. Edited March 17, 2021 by Boomstick303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: Maybe a mirror port, and/or a mount for a mirror possibly? Maybe a recess to glue in plexi on the under side of the half that is stationary the end user could incorporate. A mount (I'm thinking standardized mount like Go-Pro ones or even a picatinny rail across the top) could be incorporated into the top of the stationary side of the cover easy enough. This would allow a mirror or any other component/device to be mounted there. I don't do 3D CAD for a living so this is mainly fun/personal interest for me. I don't mind adding features, however keep in mind additional complexity will require more print time when you decide to print. The 30% model I created is ~4" in diameter (actual Dillon case feeder is 12 5/8) and took about 5 hours to print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Maybe a cup holder for my beer? A slot for my TV remote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Let me understand this. You are making the CAD drawing free for anyone who wants it to print up THEIR OWN case feeder lid, right? Or printing the lids and giving them away for FREE, right? Because, if you are making them and then marketing and selling them here on the forum, that would violate forum rules... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, GrumpyOne said: Let me understand this. You are making the CAD drawing free for anyone who wants it to print up THEIR OWN case feeder lid, right? Or printing the lids and giving them away for FREE, right? Because, if you are making them and then marketing and selling them here on the forum, that would violate forum rules... Hi Grumpy, I'm planning to post the drawings (free) so that anyone that wants to print one can do so. If someone doesn't have the means of printing one themselves I would be open to work something out, but I've got no intentions of marketing/selling this contraption on BE. This is a productive way for me to improve my CAD skills while giving back to the reloading community at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, GrumpyOne said: Let me understand this. You are making the CAD drawing free for anyone who wants it to print up THEIR OWN case feeder lid, right? Or printing the lids and giving them away for FREE, right? Because, if you are making them and then marketing and selling them here on the forum, that would violate forum rules... Hey grumpy, why so grumpy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 33 minutes ago, ysrracer said: Hey grumpy, why so grumpy? Would you ask a State Trooper that question if he were giving you a warning instead of a ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, GrumpyOne said: Would you ask a State Trooper that question if he were giving you a warning instead of a ticket? Depends if I were speeding or not... Anyhow you'll get no grief from me. Thanks for the reminder and for volunteering your time to moderate these forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 3 hours ago, GrumpyOne said: Would you ask a State Trooper that question if he were giving you a warning instead of a ticket? I never argue with a beat cop, I always tell my story to the judge. Hands up, don't shoot... ...don't taze me bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, muncie21 said: Depends if I were speeding or not... Anyhow you'll get no grief from me. Thanks for the reminder and for volunteering your time to moderate these forums. Lol, I'm with ysrracer. I never argue, even if I wasn't speeding or didn't roll the stop sign, etc... because I was speeding yesterday and will probably be doing it tomorrow and I know I've missed a couple of stop signs over the years, but I do frequently have donuts in the car which has gotten me out of more than one speeding ticket. Nolan Edited March 18, 2021 by Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Still working on this project however, got slowed down a bit with work plus had to redesign the lid a little as I couldn't fit an entire 'half' on my printer plate. So ended up quartering the lid and creating some tabs to connect the pieces while still keeping the hinge to be able to add cases. Once this gets closer to an actual usable component, I'll post some more pics and STL files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Looking forward to it. As an aside, I was looking at 3D printers and wondering about the printing plate size. Quickly realized that large printing plate size is no the norm for consumer grade printers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 41 minutes ago, cbrussell said: Looking forward to it. As an aside, I was looking at 3D printers and wondering about the printing plate size. Quickly realized that large printing plate size is no the norm for consumer grade printers. Correct, most consumer/hobby 3D printer beds are 235x235x250 (LWH in mm) with the 'plus' models coming in around 350x350x400 or so. What a lot of folks do is design the prints to be assembled post printing. This can be done either mechanically, glue/chemicals, heat or a combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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