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    Caulk Tube Based 3D Printer (CNC attachment)

    This is a 3D printer attachment to a CNC machine that utilizes a standard caulk gun tube for producing 3D printed objects.

    The project page for this item located here:
    Adventures in 3D Printing


    Here is a picture of the caulk tube extruder attached to my CNC mill.
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    Here is a picture of an item made with the caulk extruder.
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    Finally a video of the extruder in action.

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