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Twist Bolt!

Added 2021-02-08 12:08:47 +0000 UTC

Hey there, wonderful people!

You've probably already worked this one out from the pictures - it's like the Jigsaw Bolt, but with two twisted components that slide together to make a whole. The two parts are almost symmetrical, but not quite - much like the quadrants of the Jigsaw Bolt each component carries a section of the overall thread.

The thread profile and diameter of this model is the same as that on the Jigsaw Bolt, which means that the lid/top ring and middle rings from each can be used on the other. The top ring on this Twist Bolt is a rim that leaves the top open. If you'd rather have a solid lid, just pop over to the Jigsaw Bolt directory.

Printing Tips

This one shouldn't be too tricky, though you'll want to make sure your bed adhesion is reasonably effective, since the two halves are somewhat unbalanced! In terms of assembly, though, there's a generous allowance between all the parts.

The rings print upside-down, and the two main sections print right-way-up like so:

File Location

You'll find this on Dropbox under 775 Twist Bolt

(Dropbox link post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dropbox-and-are-31697592 )

Further Thoughts

I'd forgotten how much fun things that twist together like that are! I wonder if the same kind of approach could be taken to much smaller designs?... we shall see!

xoxo

Sven.