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SMILEY - Budget Reinforced Bolt Handle

Reinforce the SMILEY bolt handle with 2x M3 screws.
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updated November 6, 2025

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For those who can't access a metal bolt handle. The intent of this reinforced bolt handle is to make it more rigid by driving in M3 screws. One should be approx 32mm, the other approx 38mm. The bellend is smoother too as it is connected to the bolt handle via a screw at the end.

This isn't done with proper engineering so might actually make it worse - use based on your own judgement/vibes.

UPDATE Nov 2025: I haven't managed to break this yet, however I did let a friend have a go and they immediately snapped it when yanking back at full strength. Testing a version with fully embedded 3mm brass rods now.

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Added M3 screws to reinforce the bolt, different connection with bellend.

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