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Open Source Hoe
Project developed by User:goliath182
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Abstract
One of the most important farm tools is the hoe. It has the ability to cultivate and aerate soil. This tool can also dig out weeds in farms. Up until now options of very low cost hoes was very limited. This hoe is very customizable, especially with the handle, which means it has the ability to fit any need you could possibly have.
- Picture of completed print using
Bill of Materials
- Hoe Handle (Any wooden or other material handle will work, stick, steel bar, ect.)
- Plastic for the print
- Screw
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
- Screwdriver (sized for the screw)
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
- No extra skills necessary
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Print the part
- Insert handle into hole on hoe
- Screw the screw into handle
- Consider video if appropriate
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Common Problems and Solutions
- Problems inserting handle
- Try cleaning out the handle holder
- Ensure that you correctly measured the handle radius
Cost savings
- If your solution is not a low cost one then it is not really appropriate.
- $2 in plastic, $0.10 screw
- A commercial equivalent can be found at: Hoe
- $12.90 Savings or 86%