Made this for my splicer costume for PAX East 2017!
The new revision is posted here for your benefit. It includes all the new features from lessons I learned while sanding, painting, and assembling:
mating features for glue-up alignment
coarse-fit threads for easy adjustment
better knurling on the nut
correctly mirrored text (oops!)
Originally modeled after an image of a RIGID-brand monkey wrench - the body of which is 14" long! And no, splicers don't actually use wrenches.. until now :-)
Printing
Layers thicker than 0.2mm are a sanding nightmare. Don't do it. On my printer, total print time can be less than 21 hours and all parts fit on the bed. I recommend keeping support away from threads (both the nut and the screw).
Assembly
Notice the diagram (photo #2) - the components have mating features for easy alignment when gluing!
lightly sand every surface which will be glued (I use 100-grit sandpaper)
2 holes are included in the wrench handle for 1/4" dowels (I used steel, but wood or plastic should work)
Painting
Sand everything, then spray. Prime it dark! Like black. I did the main body with red and some "rust"-colored highlights. Masking tape is your friend.
Go forth and make! :-D
Printer:
FlashForge Creator Pro
Rafts:
No
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
0.200 mm
Infill:
40%
Notes:
4 bottom solid layers
4 top solid layers
4 shells
