Pool Noodle Sword - Twisted Rope
Pool Noodle Sword - Twisted Rope
**Added R2 model which includes new sword and insert. I increased the depth of the threads into the helm which adds significant strength. **
If the kids are playing in the pool or running around in the backyard, this pool noodle sword will elevate their sword game! These work with a small pool noodle with a 1” (25mm) hole. Designed to be printed helm down (sword) and threads up (insert) they easily thread together so you can get your battle time going! The pool noodle fits snugly onto the insert so it doesn’t come off during your duels! ** Printing Directions: Outer layers > 3 Infill > 50%**
These need strength. The connection between the helm and the insert is a breaking point if you go light on layers and infill. Also, try to keep the blade (noodle) to 12 – 16”. Longer blades add more stress when the kids actually hit something.
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Printing some out to test settings with. Elegoo Rapid PLA+. Using .20 layer with .4 nozzle, 40% Gyroid infill, 3 walls (with alternating extra wall), Infill Combination. Thought on that was to weave the walls and infill a little bit while also improving print time. Will post end results.
Nice! Let me know how the strength turns out.
So far so good. Letting ALL the grandkids loose with a stack of them tomorrow for the final testing :)
Great product! I can say yes the hilt is tge weak point. I would say if you can modify the handle to have a dowel type top or have it screw into the hilt as well. If you can modify that please remix it. My wife broke the first one just barely wiggling it. She wants me to make a few for our grand kids. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment! Originally I had issues at that point as well, but after increasing walls and infill (especially walls!), they became pretty sturdy. How many external walls are you using? I would recommend at a bare minimum of 3 preferably more. Slicers default to 2 which I found to be too weak for this application.
I didn't change the walls. I figure that it needs a bit more walls.
I love the Designs of these. Mine also broke at the Hilt. first set was too weak. I was getting breaks at the layer lines. I'm thinking of changing the layer lines on the insert and see what I get.
5 walls 50% infill
At those numbers, you should not have strength issues. I'd say you have printer issues. How is your layer adhesion? Might be E-steps, wet filament, plugfed nozzle, etc.
Printed on a Bambu a1 With a new nozzle installed. The print looked real clean. I was using Petg. I just printed the connector piece on it's side to get different layer lines. Printed on a Bambu a1 With a new nozzle installed
Interesting... I print 3 layers, 25% infill they are plenty strong enough for normal play. I'm assuming relatively new filament?