DIY 3D printing in metal is a lot more complicated than we thought. And this video from [Metal Matters] shows two approaches, many many false starts, and finally, a glorious 78.9% success!
What separates more expensive 3D printers from cheap ones ("cheap" defined as $500 ... which include water-soluble filament, wood- and metal-laced composites, and both tough and flexible varieties ...
Casting metal and 3D printing go together like nuts and gum, and there are no shortage techniques that use the two together. Lost PLA casting is common, and sculptors are getting turned on to ...