RC Shock shaft pliers

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<p>I discovered the RC Shock shaft pliers, designed by Luisom77 and printed it out.<br/> ( <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072</a> )</p> <p>I did so in PETG and regular infill. The pliers functioned OK, untill I needed them for something witch required more force. Due to the design, these pliers had a minor flaw witch makes the top-part squeese open instead of close when applying much force on the grip.</p> <p>So, I copied this design and made another version that suited me better.<br/> Luisom77 might have intended his pliers to be printed very stiff with high infill and PLA, but I prefer PETG as it is less brittle.</p> <p>So all credits go to Luisom77 with his fine design :<br/> <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072</a></p> <p>I just tried to evolve the pliers and re-made in my own version with slightly altered dimensions which prevent the flaw I encountered.</p> <p>Also, I changed the axle to a 3.2mm hole, suited for a 3mm-bolt .. and I'm considering an improved version with better fitting bolt and nut.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: R/C Vehicles Summary</h3> <p>I dicovered the RC Shock shaft pliers, designed by Luisom77 and printed it out.<br/> ( <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072</a> )</p> <p>I did so in PETG and regular infill. The pliers functioned OK, untill I needed them for something witch required more force. Due to the design, these pliers had a minor flaw witch makes the top-part squeese open instead of close when applying much force on the grip.</p> <p>So, I copied this design and made another version that suited me better.<br/> Luisom77 might have intended his pliers to be printed very stiff with high infill and PLA, but I prefer PETG as it is less brittle.</p> <p>So all credits go to Luisom77 with his fine design :<br/> <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072</a></p> <p>I just tried to evolve the pliers and re-made in my own version with slightly altered dimensions which prevent the flaw I encountered.</p> <p>Also, I changed the axle to a 3.2mm hole, suited for a 3mm-bolt .. and I'm considering an improved version with better fitting bolt and nut.</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Prusa</p> <p><p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>I3 MK3S</p>&lt;/div&gt;<strong>Rafts:</strong></div></p> <p>No</p> <p><p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>Yes</p>&lt;/div&gt;<strong>Resolution:</strong></div></p> <p>0.16</p> <p><p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>25%</p>&lt;/div&gt;<br/> <strong>Filament:</strong><br/> prusament petg ... <br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong> </p><div><p>Supports are needed for the axle-part.</p> I would advise to use higher then normal % of infill<br/> Also you might better use a strong infill as honeycomb or triangles.</div></div></p> <h3> How I Designed This</h3> <h3> Custom Section</h3> <p>With all respect!!!<br/> This design was based on the work of Luisom77 and his pliers: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4418072</a></p> <p>I found out that as the two halves meet centre location (Red square), and aplying force on the grip (blue arrows), the upper part tend to open in stead of close (green arrows).</p> <p>I tried to improve this with my design.</p></p></p></p>