Parametric Bow Stand (static and mobile)

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Design Choices

The model is coming with two variants for the center piece. The first one for static use is designed to be used in a static environment, i.e. one where the legs and vertical stay together and are not taken apart for transport frequently. It is small and a fast print.

The other center is designed to allow a frequent assembly / disassembly of legs and vertical. It is made for mobile use and transport. While the static one uses friction to keep the legs in position, the mobile version comes with a turnable handle to fix and release the legs as required.

The model is parametric to allow the use of old arrows or other material for legs and vertical. The STL files provided are for 12mm diameter poles. In case you needs a different diameter, open the f3d file in Fusion360 and change the parameter “Diameter” to your pole's diameter. Export the STL afterwards.

Just to mention: the static version is inspired by Minimalistic Bow Stand. It is no re-mix but designed from scratch.

Printing instructions

• 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layers
• PETG or ABS, PLA is too brittle
• no supports required except for MobileCenterLower
• for MobileCenterLower, use support from built plate
• some STLs need to be rotated for printing, see instructions in files list

Special Assembly

The mount is made up from three parts. This has been done to get max strength from different printing orientations. Glue the MountLeft and MountRight (which are actually the same) together. Push the MountLocker part over the lower end of the mount. This is making sure the parts are not pushed apart when the vertical pole is pushed in.