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RE: Fixing IKEA Lamp

in #steemmakers6 years ago

this is very cool! I dont know much about 3D printing but is the plastic you used quite strong? im imagining brittle plastic, with the tightening nut putting pressure on it does it hold up ok? I assume you know your stuff and planned accordingly but my layman brain had to ask!

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Thank you, robali123!
I used regular PLA plastic which is also used in the production of disposable tableware and such. Of course, this plastic is not as strong as metal, not even close. And yes, it is quite brittle, you can probably break the thing by overtightening the screw. So I would not recommend you throwing away your metal tools and replacing them with plastic ones just yet LOL But it is strong enough to hold this lamp securely on any surface in any orientation, so at least it is good for something :-)