Reengineered Pittsburgh Slip Joint Pliers

🛠️ Reengineered Slip Joint Pliers – Fully Functional | Print-Ready Tool

This is my first custom 3D model – a fully functional, reengineered version of the Pittsburgh slip joint pliers. I designed it as part of a project for my engineering class, and I'm excited to share it with the MakerWorld community! It is functional, I've tested it on bottles and its decently strong at 20% infill. 

🔧 Features:

• Working slip-joint mechanism
• Prints cleanly with proper supports
• Realistic pivot system for smooth movement
• Built-in tolerances for the pin and nut fit
• Great grip and articulation right off the bed

🖨️ Print Notes:

• Printed in Creality Hyper PLA
• Only tree supports needed under the pin
• You can bump up the infill for extra strength
• The threads between the pin and nut could use a small tweak – I lightly heated and flattened the pin end to keep it in place

I'm an engineering student, and this is my first original 3D model. Feedback, suggestions, and support would mean a lot as I keep learning and improving. Thanks for checking it out!