Keeper of the Ark.
The Ark @fosscad.io Custom 10/22 R2 stock with adjustable LOP and Comb is sailing. CQR Gen 2 Stock
Originally posted by u/End_of_Life_Space at 2025-06-09T17:25:20Z
The Ark @fosscad.io Some of the Beta's I'm in... Many need more testers!
Originally posted by u/Print-a-22 at 2025-06-09T17:15:16Z
I've got a growing list of Beta's I've been participating in, and most of them are at a good point where they work, and we just need more testers to get them across the line. A bit about each of them, and how to join;
Top: Turkey Vulture - Ranch Vulture - AWCY 300 Blackout Bolt Action Rifle. Hybrid of an AR and a DB9. Offers quick change barrels, and can be built in a more traditional AR format, or the ranch rifle format (pictured). I'll have kits available for this within the week including the SCS cut rails (pre-tapped)
To join the beta, join AWCY's Matrix server and join the tester waiting room
Bottom Row(from left to right):
The Ryno - Gatalog 22 revolver, print in place. Very minimal hardware. Its not an easy print, but when you get the print dialed in, its very eas
The Ark @fosscad.io Just out of curiousity, printing a LMG is possible or the filements wouldn't be able to handle the heat and weight?
Originally posted by u/anonymous294829 at 2025-06-09T17:14:34Z
It's probably illegal but asking won't hurt anyone.
The Ark @fosscad.io Some Beta's I'm in,many need more testers!
Originally posted by u/Print-a-22 at 2025-06-09T17:12:17Z
I've got a growing list of Beta's I've been participating in, and most of them are at a good point where they work, and we just need more testers to get them across the line. A bit about each of them, and how to join;
Top: Turkey Vulture - Ranch Vulture - AWCY 300 Blackout Bolt Action Rifle. Hybrid of an AR and a DB9. Offers quick change barrels, and can be built in a more traditional AR format, or the ranch rifle format (pictured). I'll have kits available for this within the week including the SCS cut rails (pre-tapped) To join the beta, join AWCY's Matrix server and join the tester waiting room
Bottom Row(from left to right): The Ryno - Gatalog- 22 revolver, print in place. Very minimal hardware. Its not an easy print, but when you get the print dialed in, its very easy to get it finished and get shooting.
The Ark @fosscad.io Some Beta's I'm in, we many need more testers!
Originally posted by u/Print-a-22 at 2025-06-09T17:07:31Z
I've got a growing list of Beta's I've been participating in, and most of them are at a good point where they work, and we just need more testers to get them across the line. A bit about each of them, and how to join;
Top: Turkey Vulture - Ranch Vulture - AWCY 300 Blackout Bolt Action Rifle. Hybrid of an AR and a DB9. Offers quick change barrels, and can be built in a more traditional AR format, or the ranch rifle format (pictured). I'll have kits available for this within the week including the SCS cut rails (pre-tapped)
To join the beta, join AWCY's Matrix server and join the tester waiting room
Bottom Row(from left to right):The Ryno - Gatalog 22 revolver, print in place. Very minimal hardware. Its not an easy print, but when you get the print dialed in, its very easy
The Ark @fosscad.io Feeling ballsy, any reason this wouldn’t work? I feel confident
Originally posted by u/dxscxnd98 at 2025-06-09T16:36:38Z
The Ark @fosscad.io I thought we were smarter than this🤦🏼♂️
Originally posted by u/Campjammer710 at 2025-06-09T16:21:18Z
The Ark @fosscad.io Printed super safety’s
Originally posted by u/Junior_Salad_4379 at 2025-06-09T15:40:13Z
Just wondering if printed SS can stand vs CNC (SCS) super safety’s. I know Hoffman’s design is under attack for patent violations which obviously makes no sense. I’m just wondering if I should get some SCS’d rather than just fire up the printer thanks
The Ark @fosscad.io Defiance lower remix
Originally posted by u/GreenWhiskey2 at 2025-06-09T15:12:51Z
It looks like Proof is already working on an improved version of his defiance lower that incorporate replaceable side plates.
I’m sure his will be better than mine, but since I already had this whipped up, I figure I would let it sail.
Also, I was asked to make a version that accommodates Hoffman bushings, so that is also included in this remix
The Ark @fosscad.io Want to Print my First Pew Pew... Help!
Originally posted by u/MIAGaucho at 2025-06-09T14:49:12Z
Want to print my first pew pew. Looking for some guidance / notes.
Should I go with the FGC9 for 9mm? Is that the most tried and true / good one for beginners? Any with a slightly longer rail or can I add a 3rd party metal rail afterward?
OR any good 556 options, I saw the Orca?
Do I just DL the files and follow the guide?
I think I'd like to just buy a metal barrel for my first one and any additional parts needed.
Bambu X1c the way to go?
Tks, sorry true noob who has been lurking for a little while. Want to get started!!!
The Ark @fosscad.io Used P1s - deal or no deal
Originally posted by u/fatalPORKshank at 2025-06-09T14:42:21Z
Found locally and I've heard good things about the P1S from this community. For this price, is this worth jumping on? Are there any wear and tear areas I should be aware of? If I go see it in person, is there anything specifically I should look closely at?
This would be my first 3d printer, and while I'm pretty good with technology, this feels like a whole different animal.
The Ark @fosscad.io Can you still purchase from Deez Nutz?
Originally posted by u/ApprehensiveCurve386 at 2025-06-09T13:02:03Z
With all the rare breed bullshit going on, has anyone purchased from Deez Nutz recently? Can they still sell them while the suit is going on?
The Ark @fosscad.io In need of CAD designers for new 3d printed project
Originally posted by u/Some-Ad-385 at 2025-06-09T12:30:10Z
The Ark @fosscad.io PA6 help
Originally posted by u/Blob87 at 2025-06-09T11:41:32Z
I'm having problems with this fiberon PA6-CF. It's printing like it's wet but Ive been drying it at 100C for over 36 hours and haven't seen any improvement. I've printed this same stuff with the same settings successfully before so I'm not really sure where to start troubleshooting. Is it possible it's just a bad roll?
The Ark @fosscad.io Airsoft Orca - looking for advice
Originally posted by u/greymanJo at 2025-06-09T09:54:54Z
Looking for advice, i am working on GBBR airsoft orca, i orinted everything but FCG. I want it to be fully 3D printed and i have experience with some 3d printed FCG for other projects but they dont last long.
What fosscad projects would have durable 3D printed FCG to take design inspiration from?
Source: https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/Td0YyUITWWN7Oy99QW0vZFVQhPbff-Jq1jtIaoadtsI.jpg
The Ark @fosscad.io Idea for a new way of 3d printing metal parts
Originally posted by u/lachiemx at 2025-06-09T09:26:52Z
Actually it's more of a deposition model or smelting technique now that I think about it, but would love your feedback.
Step 1: 3d print a shape that you want in metal.
Step 2: Use plaster of paris to make a mold and then either burn out or remove the plastic printed part.
Step 3: Fill the mold with steel shavings or the like. Pack them in there so that they are all touching each other and are conductive.
Step 4: Use a modified microwave smelter thing like in the below youtube clip to electrically smelt all the metal together in the mold, turning it into a steel part.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2slLjSUwIEQ
Since it all turns to goo, you could even build the structure out of larger steel bits and have the entire thing join together in a whole if you want.
Let it cool and remove from the mold. Migh
The Ark @fosscad.io Baby Barrett barrel threads
Originally posted by u/Hot-Animator6678 at 2025-06-09T08:44:05Z
Hello everyone, I was getting ready to slice and print the baby Barrett, however the threaded barrel files don’t appear threaded in the slicer. I’m using Orca, am I just using the wrong slicer or maybe have the wrong files?
The Ark @fosscad.io BB26 P80 Rail
Originally posted by u/Big_ouncejpg at 2025-06-09T05:57:01Z
The Ark @fosscad.io Tactical Orca 🐳
Originally posted by u/Sea-Director-9069 at 2025-06-09T05:38:13Z
This is my rifle. There might be some like it, but this one is mine.
Pa12-cf Polymaker Hoffman Tactical Orca with Super Safety.
Killer whale remix for buffer tube adapter
Custom hand guard by Metalhead Twink★ on da sea
added some ceramic lube in between the mount and barrel to help with heat build. Will be interesting how that goes after a couple mag dumps.
Haven’t fired yet.
Source: https://i.redd.it/04r15t9l9u5f1.jpeg
Source: https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/tqIBhEIVzTAzYv_GRDH_SSSd0RHnDcGXUqVwPxsyoDs.jpg
The Ark @fosscad.io Help
Originally posted by u/nicochoi69 at 2025-06-09T05:06:42Z
For NAG user, i have a questions...my hammer always broke when i try to take a shoot.... Are my spring to long or something...im using misumi spring od8 id4 60mm
Source: https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/JclYeYPp8N9wcOSM6vDyeBeeNtj6zEO5kG45u5yENDg.jpg
u/LuxAeterna1089 · 2023-03-06 17:29:04 UTC · score 2
How do you mean? Is that to increase build volume?
I love the printer. Started off rough with a S1 Pro, but it's going much better now. Still gotta learn how to play with privacy settings and learn how to avoid stupid mistakes too ..so to speak. If you have any advice there?