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  1. 09-21-2023, 17:02 #1
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    Default Need help with a 3d printing project

    The handle on my water powered hose reel has broken, and is no longer available from the manufacturer. I found that I am not alone, but miraculously, the internet has provided a solution. There are files available to 3d print an upgraded handle. I am woefully ignorant on the subject, but figured that someone here might be able to print one out, and advise on the choice of material. I am quite willing to pay for materials and time, as this is one of the few gimmicky products that I have bought that actually works as advertised. I bought the hose reel in 2017, and it has worked flawlessly up to this point.

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    Xometry.com. Upload the file, pick material get pricing.
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    Probably want to pick ABS. PLA doesn?t do well outside.
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    I could print it in PETG or PLA.

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    PETG is supposed to be superior for UV resistance.

    I designed and printed some stake pocket covers for my truck in PETG and they are sagging - though maybe I just needed the tops thicker...
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    https://community.xometry.com/kb/art...nted-materials

    Comparison and uses for various materials.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brutal View Post
    PETG is supposed to be superior for UV resistance.

    I designed and printed some stake pocket covers for my truck in PETG and they are sagging - though maybe I just needed the tops thicker...
    Oh..... I made some replacement cup holders for my truck in PLA. They warped and fell though into the center console, due to the summer heat/sun. Redid them in PETG and they are working well.
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    How big is the part? Do you have a picture?

    Polycarbonate would probably be ideal, but you really need a dialed-in setup to print with it. Mine is very slow when running that material.
    9mm - because they don't make a 9.1mm
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