Sock knitting machine (csm) by Joshua De Lisle by JoshuaDeLisle
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This is my design attempt at building a cost effective 3D printed sock knitting machine (CSM). This is the build video: https://youtu.be/2y1gakl4IEw Additional parts list (Affiliate links): Knitting machine hooks (cut off tails using wire cutters) - UK: https://amzn.to/3EHtA7s USA: https://amzn.to/3Z4x1NH Yarn winder/baller- UK: https://amzn.to/3KBgdZB USA: https://amzn.to/3qg6Doe Digital magnetic counter- UK: https://amzn.to/442LJ9P USA: https://amzn.to/45ioGJ5 PLA+ filament- UK: https://amzn.to/43Z4Bqe USA: https://amzn.to/3Ystqd0 3D printer timing belt- UK: https://amzn.to/44XPheV USA: https://amzn.to/3DO8jZi PU transmission belt (useful for future projects)- UK: https://amzn.to/3rX5HW1 USA: https://amzn.to/47oDQyd 110lb magnetic hook pack- UK: https://amzn.to/3qv4Lb3 USA: https://amzn.to/3qpOKmT Abec 9 bearings- UK: https://amzn.to/3ONeZgk USA: https://amzn.to/3qos1aO M3 threaded inserts- UK: https://amzn.to/3YoatYY USA: https://amzn.to/3Yy6qcz M3 screws only- UK: https://amzn.to/3DP3ajm USA: https://amzn.to/43Uwtf6 M3-M8 bolt set- UK: https://amzn.to/44ZgRbE USA: https://amzn.to/45lfJiq

I’m in the process of building this - should be done within a week if my needles will come in. Really looking forward to it since I started hand knitting a pair of socks ~4 years ago and they’re maybe 20% done :D

Prints are pretty easy but two are longish (15hrs and 27hrs on my machine/ settings).

Anyone tried something similar?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2y1gakl4IEw

  • monotremata@kbin.social
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    10 months ago

    I’ve thought about this too, and for a similar reason. About a third of the way through my first sock I realized that knitting was contributing to tendonitis, at least on top of my day job which was non-stop typing. I’ve got a tub of yarns waiting for me to figure out what I’m going to do about them. I’ve watched videos from various folks about the 3d printed options.

    One thing I’ve never really figured out is how the socks compare to something like a smartwool. It seems like they might be pretty prone to becoming loose. I’d be interested to hear your evaluation of the actual end product.