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TBT 3d print

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Mon, 12/27/2021 - 00:13
Eugene2705
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Hi David,

I live in UAE, where I don't think I can have the TBT delivered to.

Can you please share a 3d blueprint to have it made locally?

Cheers,

Eugene.

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Mon, 12/27/2021 - 08:45
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David Barrett
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Hello Eugene. Yes, here is a

Hello Eugene. Yes, here is a recent post with the information...

A fellow student designed a tongue block trainer that can be made with a 3D printer.

If you own a 3D printer, you can download the file here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1579178

For those that live within the United States, you can order from Craftcloud with this direct cart link https://craftcloud3d.com/offer/a4659bf2-b7a0-41d4-ac65-6a4fcd3f09e9?utm_...

If you live outside the US, you will need to configure the cart yourself to place the order. To order, follow this link with the file in it https://craftcloud3d.com/configuration/abfa1cbc-7031-4be0-84b7-d5a1c9cefa38 and configure with the following... Material: MJF Nylon PA12 and Finish: Raw Color- Solid Gray

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Mon, 12/27/2021 - 15:24
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UkuleleRob65
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And if you've got an empty plastic jug handy ...

If you don't do 3D printing, Joe Filisko has posted on his site his two-page tongue-blocking article from Harmonica Happenings back in 1998, with instructions and illustrations for making a TBT out of the handle of a plastic jug. https://www.filiskostore.com/files/1900363/uploaded/Tongue%20Block%20Training%20Instruction.pdf  My personal suggestions: If you use a plastic jug full of laundry detergent, probably best to thoroughly wash and rinse it before you cut it up for a TBT. If it's an emply whiskey jug, though, probably good not to rinse it at all!

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