RadDad
3D printing - I mean, I like the concept, but what do you *do* with it? Hm. That came across condescending, but I meant it more along the lines of "please give me an excuse to spend lots of money I don't have on a new hobby" etc.
HoldMyEspresso
For me it's decorations/gardening things and/or functional stuff like storage. It's a lot like woodworking where you can use it for useful things, or decorations. If you go to some of the model sharing sites (Printables for example) you can see what others do.
HoldMyEspresso
@JackJack - I just have 8 45 minute sessions, so I try to get through the basics of how to print, and then work through the mechanics of finding models and printing. I wish our ratio of printers to students was higher so everyone would get a chance to print.
HoldMyEspresso
Nah, honestly I kinda wing it. I just tell them how to print and it's sort of chaotic flurry of tech support to get everyone printing. Occasionally I'll mention something about the library, but the SJ Library is far enough for most people that it doesn't matter. I haven't checked, but I think only the downtown branch has a maker lab.
CH
Hi there! It's been a while ;) I'll return to the Bay Area and stay there for a few weeks between Nov and Dec. Would love to catch up ☕️