Last Fall, I completed 3D Printer Orientation, which started as curiosity and has turned into a practical skill!
I owe a debt of gratitude to Ava for teaching such an excellent course on 3D printing. Her instruction was clear and accessible, but what really stood out was her continued support after the course ended. I also want to thank Peter (Shoreline), Marlee, Eve, Peg, and all the other volunteers at the NE Seattle Tool Library. When I needed to print 50 custom spacers—10 at a time, which meant multiple visits—I was always greeted with positive energy.
The rowing spacer tools are designed to fit around the pin in the oar lock, which holds the oar, on a rowing shell. Rowers can position spacers above or below the oarlock based on the height of their torso and the water conditions.
Now I’m back at the Tool Library working on a completely different project: Creating something for the anatomy lab at school. They’re ventricle models, which consist of a network of interconnected, fluid-filled cavities deep within the brain
It’s amazing how one skill can be applied in so many different ways. I appreciate not only having learned how to use the printers but also having access to the tools and the supportive community that makes it all possible.
If you’ve been curious about 3D printing, I highly recommend checking out the Tool Libraries’ courses. The combination of great instruction and ongoing support makes it an ideal place to learn.
