3dprinters or stereolithography vendors?

Does anyone have experience making models with Blender and sending a .STL file to one of the stereolithography/3dprinter service bureaus? I was thinking it would be fun to make a couple parts, but dunno if they’re worth the novelty price.

Yes…give me a minute to find some photos to upload. I sent an STL file to a Statasys FDM type rapid prototyper. Turned out superb.

the render:
http://www.geocities.com/dsch57035/blender/bannanaseat.jpg

The Print-out: (Did a few modifications before printing. Also, the side “wings” broke off because the ABS was not strong enough in the printed orientation.) About 11" long.
http://www.geocities.com/dsch57035/blender/seat.JPG

Dschnell, what is that part? Recliner for G.I. Joe or Barbie’s hip new skateboard?

EDIT
Maybe I shouldn’t ask…

It was a design idea for a 4-wheel bike intended for a guy with no arms. steering by rocking his torso back and forth.
school project.

lol, I was clkose with the skateboard :smiley: