HOW TO 3D Print Collapsible Gandalf Staff

Britt received a fun challenge from her friend and past college professor to create a Gandalf the White Staff that could collapse for easy travel.


Links:

Gandalf Staff by jamundsen
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:459709

Acetone Smoothing Article
https://rigid.ink/blogs/news/acetone-vapor-smoothing

How to Make a Glue Pot - Works for Acetone ABS Mixture
https://youtu.be/gPH-YMqSk5Y

"Raft" vs "Brim" (Skirts too!)
https://www.simplify3d.com/support/articles/rafts-skirts-and-brims/



Tools & Materials:

From the Local hardware store:
Dowel
5 gallon bucket
Scrap wood
Acetone


ABS Filament - Matterhackers
https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/blue-pro-series-abs-filament-300mm-1kg/sk/MS9R74A9

Ultimaker2 - Matterhackers
http://www.matterhackers.com/store/printer-kits/ultimaker-2-extended?rcode=PNSHD

Power Drill - Amazon
http://amzn.to/2xS7bPC

5-Minute Epoxy - Amazon
http://amzn.to/1JQNtVH

Latex Free Gloves - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2AgSLzf

Respirator - Amazon
http://amzn.to/1zJnYks

Sandpaper - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2qfQRXo

Blue Shop Towels - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2z5Wm2q

Rare Earth Magnets - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2mQcWdK

Primer - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2qf0xS0

White Extendable Pole - Bed Bath & Beyond
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/unger-reg-6-foot-steel-telescopic-pole/5021408

Metal Cutting Bandsaw - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2NLhXQ0

Heat Gun - Amazon
http://amzn.to/1K5fiNo

JB Weld - Amazon
http://amzn.to/1Et39ye

White Satin Spray Paint - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2AfQtjF

Rubber Chair Tips - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2K2y4GZ

Pledge Floor Care Finish - Amazon
https://amzn.to/2mNaqow

Cast Magic Powder - Smooth-On
https://www.smooth-on.com/products/cast-magic/


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