Anet A8 frame support strut - Copper Pipe Edition

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I'm using a piece of 1/2" copper tubing instead of 3D printing it. Copper might be a soft material, but it's definitely better than the printed version in this case. I've got a bunch of old copper pipes lying around my house, and I'm always looking for ways to put them to use. They're also cheaply available at home improvement stores in North America - just ask them to cut it down to size if you don't have a cutter. Instructions: Cut the tubing to 13 7/8" long. Print two of those (plus four nuts from the original design). Insert the copper tube and use super glue to bond them together.