The .stl and .fcstd files are at the link. All the test joints I printed fit together really nicely, but I’m worried the overall design might have issues that I’m too much of an amateur to identify. It’ll need a LOT of filament… Good wooden marudai cost hundreds of dollars, whereas 1500g of my preferred filament is only like $45, but I’d still hate to waste that much of it. The printing itself I’m not too concerned about, it’s easy stuff. Just a little bridging and no support. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean the finished/assembled object will be functional. Thanks in advance if you have any tips!
PS: This is also my first use of the spreadsheet function, I usually just rely on named constraints from prior sketches. It’s really neat. FreeCAD rules!
I build one myself out of wood and magnets. I don’t have any comments on your model, but just be prepared for a lot of sanding of the top plate, otherwise the threads will catch.
By magnets, you mean that there are parts on yours that are held together that way? That’s actually very reassuring, I wasn’t sure how strong the connections had to be or how much force these things are generally under.
Only magnets, actually. The design is similar to yours; a top plate, four legs and a base.
I drilled four holes in the base and the top, holes in either end of the legs, glued neodymium magnets in all the holes (be sure to get the polarity right :) ). The whole setup is loose and can wobble a bit, but not enough to actually impede usage.
Wow that’s amazing! Maybe I should incorporate some holes for magnets into this, just in case the existing fit isn’t enough.