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3d Printed Bow Hanger

I kinda like the looks of this. Have you weight tested it at all? How do you think PLA+ would hold up? I can print PETG but don't have any at the moment.

BT
 
I haven't done any weight testing. Just based on my intuition I feel like it is significantly stronger than it needs to be to hold any compound bow. I have been using it all season with no issues, infact it doesn't even visibly flex when a bow is hanging on it.

As far as PLA+ it would certainly work. PLA is actually has a higher tensile strength in general than PETG. However the issue with PLA is its moisture resistance and UV resistance. For outdoor applications I only use PETG or ASA. PLA will weaken over time when exposed to moisture and UV. Additionally the temperature deflection of PLA is very low. I believe it can be somewhere around 130 deg F. This may not be the biggest factor for our fall hunting but if for example it was left in your car in the sun it could easily deflect. Therefore I would definitly recommend picking up a spool of PETG. It is great to have around if you want to make functional parts for outdoor use.
 
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I haven't done any weight testing. Just based on my intuition I feel like it is significantly stronger than it needs to be to hold any compound bow. I have been using it all season with no issues, infact it doesn't even visibly flex when a bow is hanging on it.

As far as PLA+ it would certainly work. PLA is actually has a higher tensile strength in general than PETG. However the issue with PLA is its moisture resistance and UV resistance. For outdoor applications I only use PETG or ASA. PLA will weaken over time when exposed to moisture and UV. Additionally the temperature deflection of PLA is very low. I believe it can be somewhere around 130 deg F. This may not be the biggest factor for our fall hunting but if for example it was left in your car in the sun it could easily deflect. Therefore I would definitly recommend picking up a spool of PETG. It is great to have around if you want to make functional parts for outdoor use.
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Yeah I've been meaning to pick up a few rolls but it's always one of those things that get put on the back burner for other projects/items. I've also wanted to try ABS but phew that gets pricy. My printer can do it since I modded it out but I don't have an enclosure so no ABS printing for me.

BT
 
nighthawkF-117 said:
I haven't done any weight testing. Just based on my intuition I feel like it is significantly stronger than it needs to be to hold any compound bow. I have been using it all season with no issues, infact it doesn't even visibly flex when a bow is hanging on it.

As far as PLA+ it would certainly work. PLA is actually has a higher tensile strength in general than PETG. However the issue with PLA is its moisture resistance and UV resistance. For outdoor applications I only use PETG or ASA. PLA will weaken over time when exposed to moisture and UV. Additionally the temperature deflection of PLA is very low. I believe it can be somewhere around 130 deg F. This may not be the biggest factor for our fall hunting but if for example it was left in your car in the sun it could easily deflect. Therefore I would definitly recommend picking up a spool of PETG. It is great to have around if you want to make functional parts for outdoor use.
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I got the hook printed. Working on the other part now. Third try lol. Been having to play with bed temps and cooling to get it to stick right and not lift. The "teeth" have a small surface area at first in the way I have it oriented.

BT
 

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Looks good! If you keep having issues with adhesion clean your print surface very well with dish soap and water. I usually use magigoo on my bed but have had good success with a glue stick too.
 
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Looks good! If you keep having issues with adhesion clean your print surface very well with dish soap and water. I usually use magigoo on my bed but have had good success with a glue stick too.
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I ended up having to flip it on its side to print. I've got a couple of different plates to print on, glass, this one, and the one that came with it. My printer just likes to go stupid sometimes. I think the corner of my fan on the extruder is actually making slight contact with some pieces and causing them to dislodge. I've got to do some maintenance on it.

Anyways, the hanger works great! I didn't have the correct size bolt so I'll have go chop this one down flush but it holds my Rezult. I didn't hang my enkore from it yet since I didn't want to drag it out of the case. It can be a pain to get back in the right way sometimes.

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nighthawkF-117 said:
I haven't done any weight testing. Just based on my intuition I feel like it is significantly stronger than it needs to be to hold any compound bow. I have been using it all season with no issues, infact it doesn't even visibly flex when a bow is hanging on it.

As far as PLA+ it would certainly work. PLA is actually has a higher tensile strength in general than PETG. However the issue with PLA is its moisture resistance and UV resistance. For outdoor applications I only use PETG or ASA. PLA will weaken over time when exposed to moisture and UV. Additionally the temperature deflection of PLA is very low. I believe it can be somewhere around 130 deg F. This may not be the biggest factor for our fall hunting but if for example it was left in your car in the sun it could easily deflect. Therefore I would definitly recommend picking up a spool of PETG. It is great to have around if you want to make functional parts for outdoor use.
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I will say, I have moved my trail cam mounts to PLA+(specifically polymaker polylite pro pla). I used to only use PETG for them.

I left one outside as an experiment made from polymaker with a camera on it for 2 years and it was fine. I also have a shovel hanger on the back of my garage at my old house that is in great shape still after close to 5 years now.

ETA: This button holder on one of my ski's has been on there for 3 years, even with printed threads and sitting in the sun on the water all the time. Same PLA+. It's not quite as bright yellow as it once was but otherwise its GTG. I

I don't disagree that that PETG is better outdoors, but a good PLA+ isn't nearly as bad as most people think.
 

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I will say, I have moved my trail cam mounts to PLA+(specifically polymaker polylite pro pla). I used to only use PETG for them.

I left one outside as an experiment made from polymaker with a camera on it for 2 years and it was fine. I also have a shovel hanger on the back of my garage at my old house that is in great shape still after close to 5 years now.

ETA: This button holder on one of my ski's has been on there for 3 years, even with printed threads and sitting in the sun on the water all the time. Same PLA+. It's not quite as bright yellow as it once was but otherwise its GTG. I

I don't disagree that disagree that PETG is better outdoors, but a good PLA+ isn't nearly as bad as most people think.
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That's is good info. I've been meaning to print up some hooks in each material I have, screw them to a board with some weight hanging on them, and place them outside for an extended period of time to see how they all hold up
 
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