Homebrew Talk 3D Print Thread.

[matt_m]

I’ve been looking for something like this for ages
Can I suggest one modification that I think would make it easier to get the lids out without putting dirty fingers underneath the lids?
G slot at the rear opposite the front opening. This would allow you to place fingers on opposite sides of the lid to lift them out

Great suggestion--I've added models for this to Printables!

 

[matt_m]

I like this a lot! Do you have a design without the smart ref caddy?

I do not. There are other EasyDens models out there including the one I started with to create this combo.

 

[k-os]

I released a new version of my e-Paper tap handle that doesn't require you to pause the print and insert nuts halfway. I also created a version with chamfered edges, which looks really nice if you have a printer capable of multi-material printing.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/601081#profileId-523349

 

[Ballaratguy]

Great suggestion--I've added models for this to Printables!

Matt would you be able to send me the link to the updated files please?
(I haven’t been able to find them)

 

[Ballaratguy]

Matt would you be able to send me the link to the updated files please?
(I haven’t been able to find them)

It’s ok I just found them

 

[moosehead]

People designing and printing tap handles, Are you desiging it with threads or are you using a tap or a brass insert?
How deep are you making the hole in the handle?

 

[k-os]

People designing and printing tap handles, Are you desiging it with threads or are you using a tap or a brass insert?

I've done some with printed threads, and they work fine as long as you are careful when tightening it on. I've also used brass inserts as well.

I've been designing mine so that I can insert a 3/8-16 nut after it is printed. I was designing to insert mid-print, but having it able to be installed after makes it
easier as I can just run the print without needing to go back to it before it finishes.

Check out my post above to see how I designed it.

How deep are you making the hole in the handle?

Overall for the faucet threads is 1 inch.

 

[CDCTx]

People designing and printing tap handles, Are you desiging it with threads or are you using a tap or a brass insert?
How deep are you making the hole in the handle?

I'd have to look at my design to get sizing, but I leave a hole for the brass inserts. I take a torch-type lighter to warm the PLA in the hole, which makes screwing the inserts in easy, and the inserts stay in place well once the PLA cools around it.

 

[NitrogenWidget]

i use the brass inserts.
I used to just drill a hole and screw it in with some glue like a savage but now i put a hole in slightly smaller than the insert with a few extra walls to ensure there is something solid to bite into.

 

[LBussy]

Good advice from all. I will share what I learned: You can print taps with threads that will sort of work. You’re going to go through a lot of designs before you finally decide on what to keep. When you have that, use some form of metallic insert. Eventually, the plastic threaded ones will fail at the most inopportune time. My experience anyway.

 

[matt_m]

Mine have been holding up with printed threads. I don't recall if I did extra perimeters or denser infill. Also mine were printed on their side so the most likely failure would be layer separation. All that said, I've been using the inserts on other projects lately and would not hesitate to buy them for the next project (which might happen...Amazon is tempting me with the ESP32-based watch displays...could update them automatically from the Taplist API and could add buttons to record pours....)

 

[LBussy]

Mine have been holding up with printed threads.

I was typing on my mobile. Otherwise, I would have added: "Someone will undoubtedly say theirs works fine."

Cunningham's Law is alive and well.

 

[cgriffith]

People designing and printing tap handles, Are you desiging it with threads or are you using a tap or a brass insert?
How deep are you making the hole in the handle?

I have printed mine with hex insert for a nut and void into handle for any excess threaded stud. Then I epoxy the nut in place.