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I used a 3D printed nut for the rebec I posted in this community. PLA works best because of it's high stiffness, even better if it's PLA-CF. Make sure to add enough perimeters to not get hollow spaces in the nut.
If you manage to print it standing on its side (add a brim!), then the layer lines will follow string direction and the strings will glide better on the nut.
Make sure to add enough perimeters to not get hollow spaces in the nut.
Oh I was going to make 100% solid.
If you manage to print it standing on its side (add a brim!), then the layer lines will follow string direction and the strings will glide better on the nut.
You mean from the end here as circled?
On of the thing I was actually also considering was making small tabs that I could use to keep it from sliding side to side and still replaceable. Think that would be wise or just glue the bastard down?
You mean from the end here as circled?
Yes, exactly!
On of the thing I was actually also considering was making small tabs that I could use to keep it from sliding side to side and still replaceable. Think that would be wise or just glue the bastard down?
Just use a tiny drop of superglue to hold it in place. It can still be carefully broken out and be replaced this way. The rest is done by string tension.