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3D printed platform?
- Thread starter robertm_s
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sounds like a 3d printed hospital visit to me, but I'm no expert.
3D Catastrophe!
Psomeone
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Been messing with it quite a bit.... What I'm finding is you can do things to a point my "platforms" tend to be smaller and backed up with a bolt through. **This is me taking my chances** problem you have is not all prints are created equal. I have created some very solid prints that would work nice. BUttttt prints can fail at any time....especially in the cold. DO NOT USE PLA, DON'T DO NOT....
Best strongest prints I've made is the ROS system discussed on link below. They work really nice, but you take you life in your own hands don't belive me. always tether in before stepping on a printed product. and so on...
ROS
Best strongest prints I've made is the ROS system discussed on link below. They work really nice, but you take you life in your own hands don't belive me. always tether in before stepping on a printed product. and so on...
ROS
3D printed steps
When do you think someone will start to manufacture and sell 3D printed steps? I’ve seen a lot of great designs out there that look way better than what’s on the market currently. Especially the designs with a curved back to get better surface area support from the tree. I can’t understand...
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DIYBOWHUNTING
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I have been thinking about it a lot as well. Materials have come a long way. I have played around with some tree steps with great success. Obviously you have to test everything prior to use. Design, printing parameters and materials are key...
These look like some awesome designs.
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These look like some awesome designs.
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DIYBOWHUNTING
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Psomeone
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Still working on both designs. The non-stick version holds my 230# but flexes a bit. I'm still working on the design. The left version or stick version I haven't printed as of yet.
PaTrout1
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My company has a matrix that prints with kevlar filaments. They mafe working motor mounts for the 2.5L iron duke engine. If its strong enough for that, should work for a pkatform i would think. That said, i wouldnt want to be the one to try it 20' off the ground.
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How much would such a platform save in weight VS aircraft grade AL? I personally can not see risking serious injury, financial devastation while recovering from such injuries, death, or worse IMHO becoming a para or quadra pisek, for saving what 4lbs or less? Seriously, four pounds is less than 90% of our fully equipped bows. Hell my boots, plus my days water supply is over 5lbs.
I dont see how you could really injure yourself that bad. Ive slipped off my platform a time or two...not sure how it would be any different. If it breaks your tethered in. Thats one of the biggest perks of saddle hunting.
Maybe im missing something. If youre taking all the necessary steps to avoid slack in your tether i just dont see how you could die or become paralyzed...