🧰 Tools & Materials Checklist
1 3D Printer
Any FDM printer works. If your build plate is at least 256 mm × 256 mm you can arrange all parts in a single run. With smaller printers just fit as many parts as you can onto one plate— everything is designed to fit common hobby‑level machines.
2 Filament
- ≈ 350 g PLA at 50 % infill (up to 550 g at 100 % infill).
- PET‑G also works, but all testing was done with PLA.
Tip: Crimson PLA looks pretty slick.
3 Hardware (McMaster‑Carr)
| Part | McMaster PN | Qty | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| High‑Strength Silicone Strip, ½″ × 24″, ¹⁄₁₆″ thick, adhesive‑back | 8780N161 |
1 | $6.82 |
| Narrow Knurled‑Head Thumb Screw, 4‑40 × ¾″ | 91746A532 |
2 | $6.04 |
| 18‑8 SS Flat‑Tip Set Screws, ⅜‑16 × ½″ (box of 10) | 94355A729 |
1 box | $6.20 |
- Go to mcmaster.com.
- Paste the part number (e.g.
8780N161) into the search box. - Add the item to cart → repeat for each part.
- Checkout with a credit card (ships in 1‑2 business days).
4 Measuring & Assembly Tools
- A precise ruler/tape‑measurer or Digital Calipers if you have one for the frame diameters.
- 3 mm Allen key (fits the ⅜‑16 set screw).
- Small Phillips screwdriver (if you swap thumb‑screw heads).