3D Printed M1 Garand Timing Block

[usabaker]

Were the dimensions in the stl different than what you found on the original? I wonder if it might have been a calibration issue that foiled your first attempt. Not your fault. For example, I can get a 20mm test cube absolutely perfect, then immediately print a 100mm cube and be way off. I have also found falling out of calibration with changes in temp and humidity throughout the year. ...
That said, can you share your measurements and the stl? I'd love to give it a try.

I notice that depending on the material, the dimensions change, but they usually are smaller, not larger. If I print with PLA or PLA Plus, the part will be -.005" ~ -.008". There is not much to play with on my Ender, though. I mess with settings in UltiMaker Cura to fine-tune my prints.

The Timing Block STL that I downloaded and was not able to get to work, was from Thingiverse at this link https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5548769 it must print because I have seen this exact one on eBAY that is being printed by some enterprising individual that making money off others work ;/

The one I made from measurements off an original timing block took only two weeks to get just right, and I've tested it on seven Garands at this point. I just mailed four out to members here, and it will be interesting to see if they work for them as well.