Dovetailed Globe or Rock/Mineral Stand

Having seen cool stands for globes such as: https://www.amazon.com/Diameter-Printed-Yellow-Control-6inch-11Inch/dp/B078XRK9GQ

I searched for one on thingverse. I found the originator from momomona was what I wanted, but had difficulty printing it. The pin and tube connectors did not print well at the scale I wanted and required supports. To fix this, I redesigned the model with dovetail sockets. Now I can print 3 copies in 2 hours and they are ready to snap together without post-print rework. No glue or fasteners required. There is enough flex to bend the last connection into place.

They work great for displaying minerals or supporting globes.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Ultimaker

Printer:

Ultimaker

Rafts:

Yes

Supports:

No

Resolution:

normal

Infill:

10%

Filament: Ultimaker PLA silver

Notes:

Ultimaker Go, blue tape wiped with ethanol

The STL model provided was scaled to 25% to fit on the UMgo printer and then copied 2 times. See pics.

Category: Art Tools