v2 Yet Another Bicycle Chain Waxing Station !!

Take your bicycle maintenance to the next level! If you are switching to hot melt chain waxing for a silent, ultra-clean, and efficient drivetrain, this is the ultimate workshop upgrade you need.

This custom-designed stand perfectly integrates with popular, budget-friendly electric wax heaters, providing a stable base and a secure overhead drip hanger. No more messy wax drops on your workbench or awkward hanging solutions!

🚀 What's New in V2!

• Adjustable & Expandable Arm: The main arm now features a sliding mechanism, making it fully printable on standard 256x256 mm build plates!
• Increased Chain Clearance: The arm can now extend by an additional 40mm. When fully extended, the distance from the base to the hanging point is a massive 370mm. Plenty of room for even the longest chains.
• Redesigned Cable Clamp: The hanging mechanism has been vastly improved. It now uses just a single screw to quickly lock and loosen the cable when needed.
• Optimized for Shift Cables: While you can use any old bike cable, a derailleur shift cable is now highly recommended over a brake cable—it is thinner, more flexible, and allows the chain links to sit much better in the device.
• 100% Backward Compatible: If you already printed the base from v1, there is no need to reprint it! The new v2 arm fits perfectly into the existing v1 base.

✨ Key Features:

• Dedicated & Universal Bases: Includes a base with custom locking pins designed specifically for standard Pro-Wax style heaters (prevents any sliding). I've also included a Universal Base version that fits ANY wax pot up to 165mm in diameter!
• Integrated Drip Arm: Keeps the chain perfectly centered over the pot so excess hot wax drips right back in, saving material and keeping things clean.
• Cable Management: Features a dedicated spot to secure the heater's power cord with a zip tie for a neat and safe workbench.
• Raw 3D Aesthetics: Unapologetically functional. The design is intentionally styled to show off its 3D-printed structural origins.

🛠️ Bill of Materials (Hardware Update):

• 4x M3 Screws (14mm to 15mm length)
• 1x M3 Screw (10-12mm length - new, for the sliding arm mechanism)
• 1x M3 Screw (10mm - hinge of wire holder)
• 1x M3 Screw (18-20mm - wire tightening screw)
• 7x M3 Threaded Brass Inserts (M3 x 5mm length x 5.5mm Outer Diameter - 1 additional insert needed for v2)
• 1x Old bicycle inner cable (derailleur shift cable with the barrel end is highly preferred!)
• 1x Zip tie (for cable management)
• A compatible wax heater: Pro-Wax 400ml 120W

🖨️ Print Guidelines:

• Material: PETG, ASA, or ABS is highly recommended. Do not use PLA! The wax heater base gets warm, and PLA will eventually warp or soften.

🔧 Assembly Instructions:

1. Melt the 7x M3 threaded brass inserts into the designated holes using a soldering iron.
2. Assemble the base and the sliding arm using the M3 screws. Adjust the arm height to your preference and lock it in place with the 10mm screws.
3. Thread your old bicycle shift cable through the newly designed top holder and lock it securely with a single screw.
4. Place your wax heater onto the base (aligning with the pins if using the dedicated version).
5. Route the power cable to the back and secure it with a zip tie.
6. Melt your wax, dip the chain, and hang it to drip-dry like a pro!

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