Large Watering Can - Free 3D Print Model

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AaronTheCrafter

Household>Garden

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X1 Carbon

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

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I designed this watering can for my son to go with his garden set. Most of the water cans that I saw were not functional or required multiple pieces, so I made it to be printed without supports on the Bambulab X1 and require no assembly. The "large water can" file is almost maxed on the X1's print bed. I printed it in regular PLA and it seems to be even stronger than I originally thought.

I recommend printing with 10% infill (rectilinear) and 4 walls for a better water-tight seal. You could go down to 2-3 walls to save on filament but I wanted it to hold up to a lot of toddler wear and tear. I've added internal structures into the handle and a rib inside the watering can to help support the handle and weight of the water.

Comment & Rating (45)

@ME3DPrint

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

Nice. Thanks for sharing the model. Good n solid!

@nismo

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

great print and size. ran out of filament halfway through but still looks great.

@Danas_Fault

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

Overall a good model, didn’t come completely apart 10 hours into a 12 hour print. I wish I was knowledgeable enough to figure out how to keep these rough print areas from occurring. I was able to hand sand them down a bit, but I don’t understand why they happen.

@Suki2

It is difficult to print things like this, with overhangs, etc, without supports. But it is possible. When setting up the print in bambu studio (I'm not sure what software you use, but it should be similar), under the prepared tab, down below the area for choosing filament, there is then area labeled Process. Choose global instead of objects. Below that choose the tab marked Speed. Scroll down to Overhang Speed. The default here is usually 0, 50, 30, 10, in each of the 4 boxes that allow input (you may need to choose to turn on Advanced on the line marked Process if it's not already turned on). Change these presets to 60, 30, 10, 10. This refers to the speed at different angles of overhang. The slower speed of the nozzle at these angles give the filament the opportunity to harden a little more before the next layer is added. This may not eliminate the issue you are having, but it should greatly reduce it. The only other option is using supports. And with some things this is simply the only way since the nozzle cannot print in midair, no matter how slowly you go. I hope this helps.

@Danas_Fault

Thank you for your reply, what if I have five boxes?

@cremaster

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

Really nice clean print love it

@mtjtkt80

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

came out excellent and works very well

@user_3615284800

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

This was worth the wait. my wife LOVES IT🤩🤩

@Girl_Dad

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Made one for a neighbor. Has there been any issues with it absorbing the water over time?

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@Suki2

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

Printed well. But, very heavy even before water is added. I may print again in the future after modifying the infill, etc. For a small child I feel the weight is too much. I understand it was meant to be durable, but i have to say this may be overkill.

@lilyloves3d

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

Ran out of filament half way through, so multicoloured! Turned out great thanks

@Mr.LandRobot

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0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 10% infill

This is so amazing. It's very well-designed. Structurally, it's very strong. The angled design gives it a very visually-appealing modern look, and that also eliminates the need for printing supports. What a wonderful functional design. Thank you!