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Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:46 pm
by A2022
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:37 pm
by A2022
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:41 am
by A2022
Wag-Aero tow bar brackets. sometimes I look back at a design and think about my thought process for the part. I think I got this one correct, even though it is a half-pound of plastic. it tucks the tow bar in tightly to the aft baggage bulkhead and leaves room for other stuff, like a folding bike. this buyer didn't request securing pins. I used pins for awhile but over the years I found I just didn't need them, but I am not falling out of loops with a 9. these take longer to print because of the flange taper, but it keeps the load path straight. for load paths, straight is good.
for Wag-Aero tow bar brackets, I use the posilock wedge for a secure lock for pushing. it works and works well with the brackets. the white piece on the left-hand side. years of service and going strong for both the brackets and the posilock. our FBO uses posilocks on their RV tow bar.
https://www.rvplasticparts.com/product- ... el-tow-bar
the Wag-Aero tow bar will not fail at the weld like my Bogi-Bar did because it is hinged. if you are good, you can install the Wag-Aero bar and lock it with one hand. no bending over.
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:50 pm
by A2022
a busy printing day..... I don't print many of the 8 mm triple hole spark plug wire grommets, but I printed some today and a lot of other stuff.
basically, I come home, print some parts to make money to buy fuel and takeoff again.
a truck like this really catches your eye. the juice!
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm
by A2022
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:35 pm
by A2022
I pulled the trigger on a Pantheon printer a while back. I was interested in the Oozebot but he wasn't ready. the Pantheon printers are made to order, and you have to get in line with a deposit. I was notified today they will begin building it in May. good deal. I will be able to get another +50F operational capability for the nylon carbon and glass fiber parts and better accuracy.
https://www.pantheondesign.com/3d-printer
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:02 pm
by A2022
weekend orders are piling on, but I am going to ride my bike tomorrow since weather is coming in after that. I'll print them this week and get them out. I am planning to roll 45+ miles tomorrow. temps are 0C in the AM but going to 16C midday where I am going, a perfect weather day.
Ben Böhmer & Wood - Reflection ft. Margret
https://youtu.be/m2ddYdMfedo?si=3j4bvRuaJCetR0D8
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:19 pm
by A2022
print head thermal runaway (foreground).... it doesn't happen very often, but it can happen. it was subtle enough that the safety did not catch it. it became progressively worse until at top it began to smoke the part. be careful with these 3D printers. I push a lot of plastic and have learned you really only want the highest quality printer components for reliability and safety.
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printed parts are shipped and some money in my pocket, so I am busting out of here tomorrow for flight/bike ride. hoping to roll 50+ miles on a new trail to me.
Who I'm Not (feat. Cloves)
https://youtu.be/NuM-WmAk53s?si=WCW_XCn6WjCyn0zw
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:05 pm
by A2022
a quick little angle measurement tool for a guy.... maybe it is for the RV10 elevator? I made a new sketch.
link to guy on thingivers...
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2980263
Re: a couple printed widgets
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:25 am
by A2022
headset holder, mounted with 3M Dual Lock, going on 2 1/2 years. dog stake weight = 1.1 lb. scuffing the plastic seems to have made a huge difference.