An envelope method of sending cuts(unrooted), potentially across the border

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#101

Appreciate your input friend. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Like I said. Not against DVD cases. Just going for another, different method. This has been working in the US, and I’m really just trying to see how far I can get them. DVD cases are definitely a nice protective way to send them. And as for non machinable I think that only really happens maybe 50 percent of the time. I’ve gotten tons of coin flips that had the extra non machinable stamp that had impressions in the cardstock from going through the rollers. You can tell when they haven’t. The chopsticks in this method prevent the rollers from crushing them. I think we have a pretty sound way, totally dependent on the snail mail system, to share this resilient, medicine throughout the world. Many ways to get to the same end. :wink:

Love you OG! :heart::heart::heart:

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#102

This is cool. My brain immediately was thinking of different shapes and options for a 3d printed route. I’d like to see what you come up with. I have an ender to assemble.

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#103

Awesome! I’ve almost purchased one so many times now. I want to make sure I get one I can use filament made from old bottles.

I’ve been thinking about how to 3d print something for this for awhile. I feel the plastic would have to flex enough through the rollers to not break/ fracture. After considering it I just stuck with the chopsticks. The have tons of rigidity and still flex plenty. Still thinking on it and would love to see what you come up with @LonelyOC .

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#104

Yes, I plan to use PETG for this project. Other plastics are too brittle and I have not attached a hood and outlet, so I can’t print ABS atm.

Pz :v:t2:

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#105

Glad you’re on top of it. I haven’t delved into the world of printable plastics and their properties, so it’s nice to know it’s already considered. :wink:

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#106

Sweet. Glad u got them.
Tag me when you got them rooted and transplanted

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#107

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This is what I’ve been thinking about. It’s 8mm thick, measured from my own chopsticks at home, what thickness are your chopsticks at?

Pz :v:t2:

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#108

Nice design, but I think you could get rid of the base to reduce thickness. Technically the thickness limit for a stamped letter is 0.25". I imagine it’s not strictly enforced though.

I just bought a huge bag of chopsticks. They seem thinner than what I’ve gotten from takeout places. I’ll slaps some calipers on them later.

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#109

Oh shit @LonelyOC that’s amazing!

@Bobgrows , @ix3u you both see this majesty?!

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#110

Just measured my chopsticks, they appear to all be sub 5mm. Most are ~4.75mm. They do look thinner than other chopsticks I’ve seen.

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#111

Yeah it maxes out at 5mm here in :canada:.

considering a sheet of paper is at most 0.10mm thick, to be uber nerdy about this why not go with a thickness of: 4.7mm thick to allow for a .1mm deviation. :rofl: :+1: / :thinking:

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#112

That’s pretty rad! I’ve been working on something as well! I’m not showing anyone till I’ve ironed out the kinks though.

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#113

Sounds kinky! :rofl:

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#114

It is… But only because I’m not very good :crazy_face:

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#115

While I and many disagree with you on this topic, you are up-front about it!

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:rofl: :+1:

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#116

Exactly… I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m super awesome about being pretty ok :muscle:t2:

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#117

:rofl: :helicopter: :face_vomiting: :rofl:

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#118

I just love the ideas everyone comes up with! That is pretty cool!
Is there a top to it? Should there be a top?

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#119

I’m thinking it could fit in a zipper seal baggie. otherwise saran wrap would work as well.
A top may just add too much thickness for the letter mail system and if chopsticks protect a baggie with no hardshell then this should work out well even with no top.

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#120

My idea was to use the plastic from vac bags and then use an iron or some other method to attach it over the top. The idea is that because 3D prints can breath, moisture buildup will be able to escape through the entire bottom. It should be able to be more resistant to weather changes.

Pz :v:t2:

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