When the only tool you’ve got is a hammer, every problem starts to look like a nail. Similarly, while a 3D printer is a fantastic tool to have, it can make you think it’s possible to build all the things with printed parts. Knowing when to print ’em and when to machine ’em is important, a lesson that [Diffraction Limited] has taken to heart with this semi-printed silent air compressor.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2024/04/11/small-quiet-air-compressor-puts-3d-printed-parts-to-best-use/