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[–] 10 points 7 months ago (1 child)
  • [–] 8 points 7 months ago (6 children)

    I am down for the 3D printed handle if it could be bolted to a metal blade.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    It wouldn't be hard to just remove the handle from a hardware store saw and replace it with this.

    Might have to drill out the rivets, but that's not too difficult usually.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    I wouldn't trust FDM-printed plastic to hold up structurally under actual tool use, though. It's very likely to split and shear along the print lines.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Print orientation plays a big part in part durability. While an FDM print will never be as strong as an injection molded piece, I bet you could get it to 85% of the strength or so without any post processing.

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