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Repair-Clamps for an old Christmas tree light chain

The old clamps where broken - time for a repair.
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updated January 7, 2023

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For nostalgic reasons the old christmas tree light chain needs to be on tree (at least that's what my wife said). The old clamps where broken - time for repair. Warning: this make is quite tricky. If you want to rebuild it, you may have to make some adjustments yourself. And even then, it may be easier to by a new light chain as the clamps are a little shaky.

  • The ball joints on the bottom of our light chain candles have a diameter of about 5mm.
  • I used the metal springs from old clothespins to add function to the printed clips. 
  • After printing first assemble the metal spring.
  • Since I chose a very tight design for the ball joint, I had to heat the print again with hot water to be able to insert the ball joint (but even then, i had to use some force).

My print settings

  • PETG
  • 0.6 mm nozzle
  • 0.4 mm layer height
  • no support

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