Tape Measure, The last one you'll need to Print by snkxn75dvs

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Print Profile(1)

All

A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

New Axel & Lubrication Port, This is the one, really.

Designer

1.4 h

1 plate

4.0(6)

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

Released

Description

Complete print in place, no pin, glue or assembly required.

Improvements include,

Speed Thimble and companion nubbin that aids in final turns.

Angle slot that reduces stress on tape. Narrow gap for metal lead to prevent tape falling off reel.

Inlet is angled which encourages the tape to settle & stay neatly on the drum.

Lubrication port over centre of axel.

Both thimble and axel are captured, pliers will be needed to gently turn to unfuse them for normal rotation.

large enough for 3 /4" - 120" tape.

Add a drop of oil for squeak or rough turning.

Comment & Rating (14)

@Stealth8301

Print Profile

New Axel & Lubrication Port, This is the one, really.

As a print profile this is good and I love the way it printed, good quality, no supports needed and reasonably quickly. When I got it out of the printer I thought it worked really well, comfortable to hold, spins easily. Unfortunately I was disappointed when I started to use it with my tape. When winding it in and out I find that the tape slips out the side. Rating the print quality good but the design could be improved by adding a side covering to prevent the tape from coming out.

The designer has replied

@snkxn75dvs

What you’re after would need a lot of supports and I avoid them where possible. A small draft on the outer wall toward the centre could encourage the tape to settle to the bottom. I’ll give it a look. Thanks for the review.

@snkxn75dvs

Profile updated with an angled inlet which encourages the tape to stay on drum. Thanks for the inspiration to improve the model. 👏

@uberginger

Print Profile

New Axel & Lubrication Port, This is the one, really.

everything came out great, really appreciate the details in the design

The designer has replied

@snkxn75dvs

Thanks, nice to get the feedback. Cheers

@Clay2F

Print Profile

New Axel & Lubrication Port, This is the one, really.

doesn’t work on my P1S

The designer has replied

@snkxn75dvs

My son has a P1S, I’ve asked him to test the print so we can tweak for a better result. Thanks for the heads up. It’s a shame it didn’t work for you.

@._elmo

Print Profile

New Axel & Lubrication Port, This is the one, really.

Strength Issue:broke pretty easily when trying to release the inner ring

The designer has replied

@snkxn75dvs

I thought I had that solved with the single line of support. There is another tape measure that has a deeper undercut and may work. https://makerworld.com/en/models/378362?from=search#profileId-278308

@snkxn75dvs

I have updated the print profile per your feedback, Thank you for your review. If you consider a second try, please let me know good or bad, Thanks