by fiercepierce

This is a work in progress.  I couldn't find the exact files I wanted online, so i'm making my own.  I've printed this 2 times with decent success, but I am finding things I need to adjust each time also. As a note, iI did not design the tube under the barrel because I intend to use actual wire/tubing for this piece.

If you download these files, be aware that this is a -work in progress-.  That being said, I would LOVE to see how this prints on different printers and orientations, so give it a rip and tell me what you're finding wrong or odd!.  My ANET A8 is only so so, unfortunately ...

Print Settings

Printer:                      

ANET A8

Rafts:                      

Yes

Supports:                      

Yes

Resolution:                      

0.2

Infill:                      

20%

Notes:

I used Hatchbox ABS filament.  I've printed this at 0.2 and 0.1 resolution and saw little difference.  This is probably due to my wonky 3D printer, though.

Post-Printing

Sanding, XTC-3D, filler

I sand the crap out of everything I print.  This was no different, but sanding was at a minimum, thankfully.  Went over the print with 1 coat of XTC-3D just to seal the job, but That may or may not be needed depending on your printer settings and orientation.

How I Designed This

Autodesk Fusion 360

I started with a pencil sketch.  I then imported that into Fusion, then drew my design on top of it.