Magis Spun chair

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This is a model of the Magis Spun chair, at approximately 1/16 scale. I wanted an accurately proportioned and scaled model so I began with the 3D model from the Herman Miller specifying software I use in my work. My first attempt at printing had the full chair, in its upright position. The lower broad rim required supports due to the overhang so I added them in my slicing software (Simplify 3D). After printing the chair and removing the supports I was not at all happy with the quality of the surface that remained. It was too rough and stringy looking to be fixed via sanding so I looked for another solution. What I settled on was splitting the model into two pieces which would not require supports and would be glued together after printing. This ended up working great! If you know how to print multiple colors with your printer you can also add accent stripes.