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3d printed nut? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey there. I have an Ibanez AX-7221 (Japanese made version) that has a damaged nut. I need to replace it, but am financially locked but do have access to a 3d printer.

Are there materials that can be printed which would be ok for this task and stand up to the stresses?

Edit: <3 to everyone that has given advice here. Much better than the 3d printing community's answers I got.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Yes, exactly!

Cool, will do. Can't be harder than the Ocarina I printed, lol.

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.

Gotcha. Here's to hoping I don't mess this up! Thanks for your advice!