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>Sometimes, a hack solves a big problem. Sometimes, it’s just to deal with something that kind of bugs you. This hack from [Dillan Stock] is in the latter category, replacing an ugly, redundant downspout with an elegant 3D printed pipe. As [Dillan] so introspectively notes, this was not something that absolutely required a 3D print, but “when all you have a hammer, everything is a nail, and 3D printing is [his] hammer.” We can respect that, especially when he hammers out such a lovely print.

Archive: https://archive.today/hkoVv From the post: >>Sometimes, a hack solves a big problem. Sometimes, it’s just to deal with something that kind of bugs you. This hack from [Dillan Stock] is in the latter category, replacing an ugly, redundant downspout with an elegant 3D printed pipe. As [Dillan] so introspectively notes, this was not something that absolutely required a 3D print, but “when all you have a hammer, everything is a nail, and 3D printing is [his] hammer.” We can respect that, especially when he hammers out such a lovely print.

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[–] • 1 pt

I'm impressed, the man knew his shit. I was sure he was a great husband when he predrilled the downspout he was tapping into when attaching the new section. That show me he wasn't taking a single shortcut and half assing a thing including 3 coats after filler the man is a true craftsman like my grandfather was.

[–] • 2 pts

Back when being a "try hard" was respected and not used to mock people.

Maybe a lot more people should "try harder".

[–] • 2 pts

I bought a dresser for $20 in the 80's. I refinished for 2 days sanding between every coat using tack rags and everything and that dress is still better than the day I bought it. I ended up using old candle pieces to coat the rails for the drawers to glide smoothly on. I know the value of doing it right once and never having to fix or replace it if you care for it.

[–] • 1 pt

I do what I can on my own. Some things I just hate to do but will do if I have to.

However, even if you are a 3x handyman (takes 3 times to get it right). Well, you learned 2 ways to not do it and now you will always get it right in the future.

It is often worth the effort. There is not always going to be someone you can just call to do something and you should be able to handle most things on your own. Even if it's not "perfect".