Build Platform Spatula / Scraper
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Published on September 24, 2010
Description
This is a little scraper/spatula I made that uses a razor blade.
It is a nice width that fits the build platform/makerbot well.
It's good for getting those builds that are sticking to the platform and won't come off.
It's also useful for holding a hot platform down while you lift your object off of it.
it uses the 11-921 utility knife type of razor blade.
It is a nice width that fits the build platform/makerbot well.
It's good for getting those builds that are sticking to the platform and won't come off.
It's also useful for holding a hot platform down while you lift your object off of it.
it uses the 11-921 utility knife type of razor blade.
Instructions
• get some 11-921 type blades like these --> stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=PRODUCT&CATEGORY=UTILITY&PARTNUMBER=11-921
• print the attached blade holder object stl file (version2 lets the blade stick out more).
• carefully align the blade with the little pegs inside the blade holder and push the blade all the way in until its level. Using a solid countertop or workbech works good for this.
• print the attached blade holder object stl file (version2 lets the blade stick out more).
• carefully align the blade with the little pegs inside the blade holder and push the blade all the way in until its level. Using a solid countertop or workbech works good for this.
License
Build Platform Spatula / Scraper by sideburn is licensed under the Attribution - Non-Commercial - Creative Commons license.
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Blade is great. Cover is very loose. Is it meant to be a friction fit, or just drop vertically into the cover?
It would be nice if the cover was wedge shaped on the inside on the long axis so that it would friction fit with blade holder.
Any chance you can upload the original design file so it can be modified?