Desktop Tripod using 1/4 NPT loc-line tubing

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<p>&nbsp; This tripod can be assembled using 1/4 NPT loc-line compatible tubing as legs. Beyond the 3D printed parts, you'll need a standard ¼ 20 hex head bolt 0.9" or 23mm in length (for camera mounting). Shorter bolts are useful as well, if that's what you have on hand - just don't expect to us the spacing nut with them. You'll need to purchase <a href="https://amzn.to/3N70TCu">¼" Loc-Line compatible coolant delivery tubing</a>, in a length suitable for forming the three legs of the tripod. A printable tubing to NPT thread interface component (you'll need three) are included with the printable files if the 1/4" coolant tuding you have available, doesn't include the NPT interface components (the link above includes these components).</p><p>Printing:</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;All of these parts can be printed in any of PLA, ABS or PETG. The protographed example uses PLA.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;No Supports needed, consider 10% infill.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp;Print the tripod top (1x) and depending on the length of your ¼" 20 bolt, the spacer/retainer nut (1x). If your coolant tubing does not include (3x) NPT thread adapters, then print (3x) of he version included with this design. The final (optional, depending upon your use case) element are (3x) tripod feet, that lock to the lower tubing end of each tripod leg.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Assembly:</p><ol><li>Slide the ¼" 20 bolt through the center hole from bottom to top, of the triangular tripod top, securing it with the nut, if used in your make (based upon bolt length). Regardless, the hex head will b retained effectively in the bottom counterbore.</li><li>Screw the NPT thread adapters into the three holes at each point of the triangular tripod top.</li><li>Dividing your total selected length of coolant tubing into three sections of equal length, and snap each onto the adapters already in place in the tripod top. If using the printable adapters, the fit is intentionally very tight, which is why it's recommended that you thread them into the tripod top first, as it gives you a bit more leverage.</li><li>If you've elected to print and use the tripod feet for added stability, then snap them onto the lower end of each tripod leg/tube.</li></ol>