I searched for 1" ABS pipe, which is what I used for the laser tag project, but no one sells that. I found some other black tube at the hardware store, but it is probably polypropylene and ABS cement does not adhere to that. For my second test, I tried E6000 glue and that worked well.
Even though I probably won't use the square handle knife, I already ordered some caps meant for furniture legs. They fit neatly and looked classy, so anyone who wants to follow this line of production should know that these exist.
One issue I was having with my prints was that they would delaminate, which suggests the layers were not adhering during the print process. A few years ago, I experimented with acetone vapor bathing, where I put ABS prints and a paper towel soaked in acetone in a glass container for hours, where it softened the plastic, and the layers melded together, but the shape remained. Funnily, this time, I found out when you use too much acetone. The result was a soggy blob of plastic.
The latest version of the adapter was much longer, so it would have more contact area with the pipe. Since I would be gluing the print to the tube, this surface area should be more secure.
I would probably be all right by twisting the switch into the plastic, but I would instead include the stock nut into the design, so I made the print a bit deeper and included a hexagonal cavity for the nut. In the end, the nut sat flush with the dip of the model.
GitHub repo for EleKSco.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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2020-03-03
E6000 test between printed ABS and plastic pipe
Even though I probably won't use the square handle knife, I already ordered some caps meant for furniture legs. They fit neatly and looked classy, so anyone who wants to follow this line of production should know that these exist.
Square endcap
One issue I was having with my prints was that they would delaminate, which suggests the layers were not adhering during the print process. A few years ago, I experimented with acetone vapor bathing, where I put ABS prints and a paper towel soaked in acetone in a glass container for hours, where it softened the plastic, and the layers melded together, but the shape remained. Funnily, this time, I found out when you use too much acetone. The result was a soggy blob of plastic.
The latest version of the adapter was much longer, so it would have more contact area with the pipe. Since I would be gluing the print to the tube, this surface area should be more secure.
Too much acetone exposure
I would probably be all right by twisting the switch into the plastic, but I would instead include the stock nut into the design, so I made the print a bit deeper and included a hexagonal cavity for the nut. In the end, the nut sat flush with the dip of the model.
Long adapter with inset nut
GitHub repo for EleKSco.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2020-03-03
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