TheClark Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Latest build. This one uses an internal, replaceable clip. No attachment methods yet... I am using it, it is a very strong clip. Here is half of the clip, showing the spring placement. The jaws have some teeth to help hold the nori, yet they close flush. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Just a random update. Back to the drawing board, the clip still is losing flexibility after a couple of weeks. Will enjoy coming up with some alternatives Thank you all for the brainstorms, I plan to print a bunch and give them away to all who helped! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 hey Jeremy, what if you didn't print everything out of plastic and used rubber (which wont loose elasticity) for the spring? I was thinking a hinged clip that would stay closed due to a simple rubber bushing squeezed in a hole. Think a standard clothes pin with a rubber rubber grommet in between the handles that you pinch to open it when you want to open the clip you would be squeezing the grommet and deforming it but it would always bounce back into place. I hope this makes sense... Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 13 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: hey Jeremy, what if you didn't print everything out of plastic and used rubber (which wont loose elasticity) for the spring? I was thinking a hinged clip that would stay closed due to a simple rubber bushing squeezed in a hole. Think a standard clothes pin with a rubber rubber grommet in between the handles that you pinch to open it when you want to open the clip you would be squeezing the grommet and deforming it but it would always bounce back into place. I hope this makes sense... Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk I like it! If you see any good grommets on amazon that look like what you are talking about, please send the link my way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 you know, I thought about it this morning. you could achieve the same thing by just putting a rubber grommet around both ends of the pinch side of the clip.Cut a groove on each side of the clip and stretch the o-ring over the clip and slip it into the groove. It would work just like a rubber band. home depot and hardware stores sell tons of o ring sizes. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 You'd likely need to source the grommet because 3D printers don't do rubber very well and upon some reading the rubber-like analogues tend to be more brittle. Very interesting idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 I have a harbor freight pack of o rings. Sure would think they are reef safe, at least more than a metal spring! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 exactly.. doesn't take much and it wont stress and give like printed plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Never have gotten back to this yet... Soon. Been having a blast with the printers though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 At this production rate you should go to work for neptune.. LMAO Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: At this production rate you should go to work for neptune.. LMAO Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Ouch - have you been into the beer cooler again? I assume it’s because he has been doing more important things... like getting that monster tank sitting in his garage up and running 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I was completely joking!! I have just been on this trash neptune kick lately because they can't seem to get the trident to market. I mean, its only been a YEAR. One guy can hire some people and get the alkatronic all sorted out, brought to market and sold out but yet neptune can't get a reliable source for titration tips?? Anyways, 3d printers are super cool and this project is also cool. If i had more time I would definitely be playing with one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: I was completely joking!! I have just been on this trash neptune kick lately because they can't seem to get the trident to market. I mean, its only been a YEAR. One guy can hire some people and get the alkatronic all sorted out, brought to market and sold out but yet neptune can't get a reliable source for titration tips?? Anyways, 3d printers are super cool and this project is also cool. If i had more time I would definitely be playing with one! As was I... just felt like poking Jeremy about his unfinished tank project 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 20 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: At this production rate you should go to work for neptune.. LMAO Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Ya, I am naming this the trident scraper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 5 hours ago, albertareef said: As was I... just felt like poking Jeremy about his unfinished tank project 😄 My list of unfinished projects rivals anything neptune has going on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 At least you are testing them sometimes. I feel like in this day and age half the stuff is not tested. It seems like lets throw a bunch of stuff out there and see what sticks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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