Products marked with “ZapWizard Design” at the top of the product description are Made in the America from US and global materials.
Manufacturing occurs in Austin Texas.
Where possible hardware items such as screws are sourced from US suppliers such as McMaster-Carr.
Products marked with “PC Doodle” are manufactured in Minnesota. See PCDoodle.com for any specific claims.
Products marked with "RGT" are manufactured in Wisconsin. See rippsgaragetech.com for any specific claims.
Some community items and Amazon linked items may be sourced globally.
Most 3D printed parts are printed on demand
The process:
Batches of up to 15 holsters or other similar sized items are printed, taking up to 20 hours per batch. The parts are then cleaned, and made ready for packing.
The material:
Professionally 3D printed SLS Nylon 12 Plastic.
- Solid part, no hollow or plastic toy feel
- Material is flexible and water resistant
- Durable and long lasting
- Temperature and chemical resistant
- Ductile and environmentally stable
- Skin safe
- The natural color of the Nylon 12 SLS power is gray.
- This material will darken slightly and smooth out with use.
- Dying may be added for an additional cost (Click here).
The nylon material can be dyed or painted.
- Dying:
- Rit Dye or any Nylon fabric dye may be used.
- It is not possible to make the colors brighter with dye.
- Black, Dark green, Dark Red, Dark blue may be achieved
- Painting:
- Any plastic compatible paint may also be used, apply in very thin light coats until completely covered. Heavy application may affect tolerances.
- I have found Ace Hardware Matte Enamel paints to work particularly well.
Natural grey color -vs- black dyed
