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[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

It does kinda say this in the article.

I will add though, the main reason to use a drill press is precision, and it's hard to imagine a 3D printed structure wouldn't flex and warp during use.

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

it's hard to imagine a 3D printed structure wouldn't flex and warp during use.

Depends in the filament used. Would not use PLA for this stuff.