Stained Glass Foiler

This 3D printed stained glass foiler simplifies the application of copper foil tape. It draws inspiration from this Printables model and features a streamlined design with minimal hardware. The model includes 3D printed screw threads and a press-fit guide wheel for easy assembly and precise foiling.

Notes:

• Secure guide wheel assembly: Guide wheels feature a press-fit design for a sturdy connection. Apply firm pressure during assembly to ensure they stay in place.
• Interchangeable wheels: Easily swap guide wheels with different sizes by screwing them onto the main body, ensuring compatibility with various tape widths.
• Optional tape spacer: Utilize the included "spacer" to prevent wobbling and tangling of thinner copper tape rolls.
• Tape width variety: Choose from multiple print plates with different wheel sizes to perfectly match your preferred tape widths (e.g., 5mm).
• Workbench adaptable: An optional variant features a built-in flap that loosely clamps to workbenches with a 16-17mm thickness for better portability and to avoid using any hardware entirely.

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Changelog:

• 3 Jan 2025
  • Uploaded the wrong model for the guide wheel. Oops!
• 2 Jan 2025
  • HNY!
  • Wheel guides now screw counter-clockwise so they don't come off when pulling down.
  • Wheels are thicker so it's possible to use a 3/8" foil tape. However, you'll probably need 2 spacers now.
• 7 May 2024
  • Wheel guide is 25% shorter. The copper tape has to travel under the entire guide, and the previous length felt too long.
  • Wheel guide has now tolerance for the copper tape width. It was too precise and tight before.
• 23 June 2024
  • Spacer wheel is wider. This solves the problem when sometimes the tape could get caught on the large wheel.