Giffin Grip Clone

5/12/2025 *Added step file

Update:

• Made a smaller version that entirely fits on my printer bed.

• Tweaked the thickness of some objects.

• Added diameter indicators to the wheel mount pieces.

• Made a new slider for the smaller version that uses M3 screws and nuts.

• Overall, smaller version uses 430g of PLA

Printing:

• 3-4 walls

• 40% rectilinear infill

• 0.2mm layer height

• 3 top and bottom shell layers

• 5mm brim for large pieces

• Printed in eSun PLA+

• Overall about 700g of PLA

• PETG would be ideal, however any warped large, flat components make assembly worse

Construction:

• Wheel mounts attached to the base with 8mm long M4 screws and nuts.

• Contact points on wheel rim and pot have 2mm thick silicone pads, I used this: https://www.amazon.com.au/Furniture-Sonku-Cuttable-Protectors-Tooling-Black/dp/B09WHMXFJD/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1UW2LQMEY0K1F&keywords=silicone+pad+adhesive&qid=1698132829&sprefix=silicone+pad+adhesiv%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-5

• Split both the base and cover into 3 identical parts for printing.

• Used triangular pegs and wheelhead spacer for better alignment when assembling base.

• Main axle is assembled with the cover.

• Walls were lightly sanded to minimize warping.

• Partially super-glued parts together and then friction welded most of the seams.

• Added shims for o-ring