May 30, 2023
Description
My wife has a number of fine gold chains that invariably tangle if stored in a jewellery box, and she's has been asking me for a solution... so here it is.
Designed in OpenSCAD, so the design can be varied to suit the materials you have to hand. For example, I had a length of 25mm diameter aluminium tube so I used that (the attached STL files are for that diameter). I didn't try to print the main shaft, as it is easier and neater to use tubing. You can easily vary the number of arms to suit your needs - I recommend 6 or 8.
Uncomment each piece in the source file and generate the STL file before moving on to the next.
Note: The test collar was used to ensure that the shaftDiam variable in the OpenSCAD file is set to the correct value for a nice fit, before starting on the big pieces.
UPDATE: After publishing this item I realised that there was an error in the OpenSCAD code - I had selected 6 arms but, if you look at the photograph, you will see 7! Now corrected...
Printer Brand:
Prusa
Printer:
Rafts:
No
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
Whatever you like - I used 0.2
Infill:
15% for the top piece, 10% for the base.
Filament: Hobbyking PLA Black
Notes:
Only the top piece needs support. I recommend 3 layers top and bottom, and thick walls (I used 3 walls). You will need this SCAD chamfer library to generate this stand - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1305888
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
David_J
