Stem Splint (Super Cropper)

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This is a great way to Low Stress Train (LST) branches that redirects tall tops in the direction you choose and gradually bend the stalk along a cylindrical track and lock it all in place with printed clasps. Usually, the process involves crushing a portion of the stalk with fingers which involves varying degrees of stress to the plant which hinders production. This design mitigates all of that. Editable variables for this design using OpenSCAD include the diameter of the branch, radius of bend, degrees of bend along that radius and lengths of the straight track at both ends of that radius bend. The Default files are 7mm branch diameter (larger than my needs) with a 40mm radius. There are also 75º and 90º bends with the Default dimensions. Enjoy!