Gravity Ski Holder by kingkokos

kingkokos

Tools>Organizers

Print Profile(1)

All

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Designer

12.3 h

2 plates

Boost

Released

Description

This 3D model is designed for 3D printing and serves as a multifunctional storage solution, perfect for securely holding skis and a variety of other suitable equipment. It consists of a base plate with two attachable holders that use gravity to clamp down on inserted items, such as skis, ensuring they stay firmly in place. The inner surfaces of these holders are crafted from TPU, a material chosen for its durability and flexibility, to prevent any damage to the stored items while providing extra grip for a more secure hold.

Additionally, two hooks are integrated below the holders, designed specifically for hanging ski poles, enhancing this model's utility as an all-in-one storage solution for skiing equipment. However, the versatility of the design allows it to accommodate other gear that fits within the dimensions of the holders, making it ideal for organizing garden tools, workshop items, and any other suitable equipment.

All components, except for the TPU inner surfaces, are recommended to be printed in PLA to balance environmental considerations with the need for durability. For enhanced strength capable of withstanding greater loads, it is advised to print the model using the Bambu Studio "Strength" profile or with six wall lines.

This approach ensures a robust construction that can securely store not just ski equipment but also any other compatible items, making it a versatile addition to homes, garages, or workshops.

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Comment & Rating (1)

@markadev

All in all this is a nice design, printed on a P1S. The rotating gear mechanism and the bolts that hold them in fit nicely and worked smoothly. The underside of the overhangs for the ski pole hooks came out a little messy but maybe some supports could have resolved that. I can put a broom handle in the holder it and seems like it could hold much more weight without slipping if I pull down on the broom. Assembling the TPU grips onto the rotating mechanism was _extremely_ tight and difficult to get on. For one of them I spent significant time post-processing with a torch and razor blade to clean up both nubs so they could slide all the way into the receiving slots. On the second gripper I ended up adding an "X-Y contour compensation" of -0.02mm, which seemed to improve the fit without affecting the tiny gripper fins too much and reduced the the amount of post-processing I had to do. Do not try to print the gripper part in any other material because it won't fit. It'd be great if a little more clearance could be added to the model here. Printed with Bambu basic PLA and OVERTURE TPU