Protects you from the sand, dirt, pebbles, etc., that shoot out. Trying to eliminate as much of that as possible, hence black shield shown mounted facing the other way as well (optional).
For replacement Ryobi line trimmer spools that cost one-sixth of a purchased one, go to https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7036553
Here is a replacement Ryobi cap for one-tenth the cost of a bought one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7036567
And this kit will turn your Ryobi whipper-snipper into a blade trimmer: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7266023
Metric M6 and 1/4" imperial versions:
- Clamps over 25mm (1") shaft - wrap a bit of tape around it for grip and to prevent marking it.
- Clear safety shield:
-- Don't use acrylic/Perspex, styrene, etc., because they shatter, only use Polycarbonate (PC) or PVC.
-- Thinner is lighter: shown with a 0.8mm (1/32") thick PC sheet from the local hardware store.
-- Make it as big or small as you want: 500mm (20") x 250mm (10") shown, but smaller works too. Trade-off between it getting in the way and providing protection.
-- Mount centrally to keep everything balanced.
- Use strong material and print settings.
- Needs four each 25mm (1") long cap-screws and Nyloc nuts; suggest using stainless ones.
- Parts are in the correct print orientation for best strength.
- Nuts are retained in printed parts so first time around they need a bit of a push to seat.
- Colors:
-- Print Ryobi colors to make it look professional.
-- Print in other loud colors to start a conversation with neighbors and passers-by.
-- Print in black so it doesn't show dirt.
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