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The Rail - Tripod Attachment

1.7K downloads · 7 months ago · **This is an attachment for The Rail.** The full required system can be downloaded [HERE](https://th

Description

This is an attachment for The Rail. The full required system can be downloaded HERE.

Note that the planters pictured are not included with this model. If you'd like to download them, you can find them here

I've had quite a few requests for a free standing version of The Rail, so here it is! The tripod attachment can be attached to the dowel using two #8x1 screws. The hole for the vertical dowel goes all the way through the attachment, so you can position it wherever you want on the dowel. Each leg can be secured to the attachment with screws as well, although it's not entirely necessary. When using screws, make sure you pre-drill using an 1/8" drill bit.

I have included attachments for 1" dowels as well as 25mm dowels. There is also a 4-legged attachment if you prefer that look.

For the legs, I used the same size dowel I used for the vertical one, and cut them into 10" lengths using a miter box and hand saw set (you can find these at any hardware store). You can also just buy shorter dowels if you don't want to cut them.

I have also included optional feet caps that can be glued on to the ends of the legs.

Supports None needed!

Scaling I wouldn't recommend scaling since these are meant to attach to a 1" or 25mm dowel.

Orientation

The tripod and quadpod print upside down
The feet caps print right side up

Print Settings

.2mm layer height
15% grid infill
2 walls

Filament

Bambu Lab Matte PLA

Colors I used:

Ivory White

Filament and non 3D printed items for this model can be found on my Amazon Storefront, linked here: https://linktr.ee/loftedgoods

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Community Makes (5)

Overall, the models are very high quality and print beautifully. I’ve attached photos—they look great. However, there’s a noticeable defect on the top of each model. Considering the subscription isn’t cheap, I hope these issues will be addressed in future releases.

Used the artists recommended specifications and things seem sturdy. No plants in them yet, but the seem sturdy. I did have one tripod break on me as I was adding a screw into the dowel, but that's on me. Went slower with the rest. Be sure to pre-drill the dowel as the artist recommends. Lofted Goods stuff sure isn't the fastest to print, but it is well worth the wait in my opinion.

Also, if you use the dowel wedges, print them on their large flat side. I didn't for the first few and the tiny footprint of the layers makes them easy to break when printed vertically.

I implemented a number of the artists various pots, including ones intended for wall mounting, as the dovetails still match up.

Thank you for the great and beautiful work, Lofted Goods! So happy you changed the chamfer to a fillet on the one leg of the tri-pod.

I drilled the center of the vertical dowel to match the same magnets I purchased for the wall sconces, and simply superglued them to the printed cap. If I could suggest one design improvement, provide a different (cap) model, different from the legs, do accept one or two two magnets, with a slightly deeper outer edge. This makes it easy for those I gifted these to this holiday to re-arrange the planters and accessories as they wish.

EDIT: One other suggestion/request, Any thoughts on modeling a LED holder like you have linked in your sconce lights? I think it would be awesome to illuminate the planters individually are as one desires. Besides, I bout 20 of the lights because they were on sale (through your link), and not sure I will ever use them all. This is not intended to serve as a grow light, but as an accent light.

Thanks again.

Jeremy

Bought a 3D printer after due to this model. Thanks for the addicition :D

Seriously, amazing concept with the rail, thanks a lot:) I suggest inserting the dowel fully into the tripod, i didnt and it shakes a little bit.

Looking forward for new models.

Community Makes (5)

Discussions

dustinwitt8 days ago

PrinterBambu Lab A1 mini

MaterialPLA

JTOONE116 months ago

Used the artists recommended specifications and things seem sturdy. No plants in them yet, but the seem sturdy. I did have one tripod break on me as I was adding a screw into the dowel, but that's on me. Went slower with the rest. Be sure to pre-drill the dowel as the artist recommends. Lofted Goods stuff sure isn't the fastest to print, but it is well worth the wait in my opinion. Also, if you use the dowel wedges, print them on their large flat side. I didn't for the first few and the tiny footprint of the layers makes them easy to break when printed vertically. I implemented a number of the artists various pots, including ones intended for wall mounting, as the dovetails still match up. Thank you for the great and beautiful work, Lofted Goods! So happy you changed the chamfer to a fillet on the one leg of the tri-pod. I drilled the center of the vertical dowel to match the same magnets I purchased for the wall sconces, and simply superglued them to the printed cap. If I could suggest one design improvement, provide a different (cap) model, different from the legs, do accept one or two two magnets, with a slightly deeper outer edge. This makes it easy for those I gifted these to this holiday to re-arrange the planters and accessories as they wish. EDIT: One other suggestion/request, Any thoughts on modeling a LED holder like you have linked in your sconce lights? I think it would be awesome to illuminate the planters individually are as one desires. Besides, I bout 20 of the lights because they were on sale (through your link), and not sure I will ever use them all. This is not intended to serve as a grow light, but as an accent light. Thanks again. Jeremy

PrinterQidi Tech X-Plus

Print bed sizeX: 310 mm; Y: 310 mm

MaterialPLA

Layer height0.2 mm

SupportsTree

Waterscape106 months ago

Bought a 3D printer after due to this model. Thanks for the addicition :D Seriously, amazing concept with the rail, thanks a lot:) I suggest inserting the dowel fully into the tripod, i didnt and it shakes a little bit. Looking forward for new models.

PrinterBambu Lab A1 mini

Print bed sizeX: 180 mm; Y: 180 mm; Z: 180 mm

MaterialPLA

Layer height0.2 mm

Infill density15 %

shiuttsr4 months ago

Overall, the models are very high quality and print beautifully. I’ve attached photos—they look great. However, there’s a noticeable defect on the top of each model. Considering the subscription isn’t cheap, I hope these issues will be addressed in future releases.

PrinterBambu Lab P1S

bharris5557 months ago

I'm curious is there a reason why three of the four ends are filleted, while one is chamfered on the Rail Tripod.stl

LoftedGoods6 months ago

This has been fixed. Thanks for the heads up!

ForgeCore7 months ago

Prettiest photo on Thangs

Phillip19837 months ago

Awesome as always. Also great for displaying our pot variants to sell at local markets. 👌🏻

dcc100967 months ago

would love to be able to add the grow light to the top!

NicPePunkt7 months ago

The Rail v2 and The Rail Tripod Attachment look fantastic. Unfortunately, they don't work for me. As soon as I attach the pots with the plants, they slip off. There's too much play in the holder with the small wedge. The wooden rod is 25 mm. I'll try printing the wedges 1 or 2 mm thicker and see if that helps.

LoftedGoods7 months ago

Sorry to hear that! Did you use the wedge for 25mm dowels in the Rail v2 files?

Matronryan6 months ago

I have exactly the same problem. I've double checked my dowel and it is 25mm. Did printing the wedges thicker solve the problem? I'm assuming I should not scale the sliding attachment as it will muck up the dovetail?!

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