Precision Bike Wheel Dish Gauge (16" - 29")
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Description
Description:
Achieve Perfect Wheel Alignment! This is a professional-grade 3D printable Wheel Dish Gauge, an essential tool for every home mechanic and bike enthusiast. It allows you to check if your wheel rim is perfectly centered between the locknuts of the hub, ensuring your bike handles correctly and remains stable.
Key Features:
- Universal Compatibility: Designed to work with wheel sizes from 16" up to 29".
- Axle Support: Works seamlessly with Standard axles, Quick Release (QR), and BOOST spacing.
- 100% 3D Printed: No extra hardware required! No bolts, no screws, and no glue. Everything is snap-fit or friction-fit for your convenience.
- Durable Design: Engineered for precision and rigidity to give you accurate readings every time.
Print Recommendations:
To ensure the tool is stiff enough for accurate measurements, please follow these settings:
- Material: PLA.
- Walls/Perimeters: Use at least 6-8 walls. This is crucial for the rigidity of the gauge arms.
- Infill: 10%.
- Orientation: Print flat on the bed for maximum strength.
+ ASSEMBLY NOTES (PLEASE READ!): +
Pay close attention to the assembly direction (indicated by the markings on the prints) when connecting the arms.
The joints are designed with a counter-angled (tapered) fit to ensure they never come apart during use. Please note: once assembled, they are nearly impossible to disconnect without damage. If your printer is well-calibrated and you are using high-quality filament, the fit will be perfect. To join the parts, I had to use a hammer – yes, a hammer! It is designed to be a very tight press-fit, and it would be extremely difficult to assemble by hand alone.
Community & Support:
I am constantly looking to improve my designs. If you have any suggestions for upgrades or new features, please leave a comment!
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License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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