Inside Wall Corner Trowel

Project developed by MatthewPollack (talk) 07:05, 6 December 2016 (PST) Template:Statusboxtop Template:Status-design Template:Status-prototype You can help Appropedia by contributing to the next step in this OSAT's status. Template:Boxbottom

Abstract

When money is hard to come by and other tools take priority, a tool that makes a corner at a 90 degree angle is usually not high on the list of equipment to buy. I wanted to make a relatively cheap tool that can do this. Normally a tool like this can go from anywhere between $10-20 but since it has a relatively small window of use, it is not often purchased. This project was designed for people that cannot afford a more expensive version of this tool as printing this in PLA is approx. $2.00

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Bill of Materials

  1. Total two parts made in OpenSCAD. Total ~150 grams of filament
    1. Cornering Tool
    2. Handle
  2. All files posted at : | Youmagine Link

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT

  • None, just connect the two pieces together as shown in the picture.

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. Printing Instructions:
    1. Print Speed : 60 mm/s
    2. Fill Density : 25%
    3. Layer Height : .15 mm
    4. Support Type : Touching build plate, ONLY FOR THE HANDLE
    5. Platform Adhesion Type : Glue stick
  2. Print time : ~13 Hours, 8 hours for the main part, 5 for the handle
  3. Assembly Instructions:
    1. Connect the two pieces as shown in the picture above.
    2. Assembly time: 1 minute

Common Problems and Solutions

  • Be careful removing the main Cornering Tool piece from the glass bed. Use an exacto-knife and carefully remove to not break the glass.
  • Be sure to use sufficient adhesive on the glass bed so that the main Cornering Tool piece does not have its edges bow upwards.


Cost savings

  1. Total Material Amount: 200 grams
  2. Estimated Cost: ~ $1.50 depending on filament price
  3. Commercial Cost: $10-20 | Home Depot's Wall Cornering Tool
  4. Total Savings: ~7.50

References

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