3d printed stick extension / knob!

[itslunchtime 17]

TLDR: Teammate 3d printed a handle for me, it is sweet.

I have always used a wooden extension in my stick, for the last couple years as I have become a better skater I have been slowly cutting the extension down. The sweet spot for me seems to be only about a 1/2in extra onto the stick so I build up a knob using half width tape.

Cutting down a full 6inch wood extension seems like a waste and adding some extra weight - asked a teammate with a 3d printer "hey can you make this"

It came out awesome - I just need to lightly sand down the edges to save the palms of my glove and then toss 1 wrap of tape around it.

https://imgur.com/a/P1lsF

(sorry for the link, could not figure out where to upload here)

 

 

 

 

 

[itslunchtime 17]

Just weighed them, saves about 15 grams.

[malcb33 97]

Very cool! I'd love to have something like this made up.

What material did you use?

[Wolfpack_1986 154]

1 hour ago, itslunchtime said:

Just weighed them, saves about 15 grams.

Probably throws off your stick balance now

[itslunchtime 17]

45 minutes ago, malcb33 said:

Very cool! I'd love to have something like this made up.

What material did you use?

This one was made with PLA filament - he mentioned we could switch to a co-poleyster filament / ABS if we need extra durability.

Interested to see how this one holds up!

 

[puckpilot 312]

FYI if you chop a 6 inch wood nob off to that short, you can take what got chopped and make a second nob. Two for price of one. 

Otherwise, cool idea. I wonder how well it'll hold up?  

[itslunchtime 17]

8 hours ago, puckpilot said:

FYI if you chop a 6 inch wood nob off to that short, you can take what got chopped and make a second nob. Two for price of one. 

Otherwise, cool idea. I wonder how well it'll hold up?  

Very true and I have done that once before. This was more a fun project to see how it would turn out.

Nice part is because the knob is molded I can get a consistent shape/feel on each stick without a ton of wraps of tape.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

3D printers can do rubber or rubber-like materials these days cant they?

[itslunchtime 17]

10 hours ago, IPv6Freely said:

3D printers can do rubber or rubber-like materials these days cant they?

pretty sure they can just not sure which consumer models are able to

[EvilPepe 24]

4 hours ago, itslunchtime said:

pretty sure they can just not sure which consumer models are able to

Though I don't claim to be "up" on the most recent common models, most are going to print with ABS and PLA. For this purpose, ABS will hold up better than PLA, which can be more brittle when it is cold. I wouldn't say either is very rubbery.

I have a printer but the most use it has gotten in the last two years is a toddler using it as a booster to try and get to a box of crackers. itslunchtime, can you get the file for this from your friend? Could be interesting to mess with.

[hawkeyfan 36]

looks cool.  Here's my question...how will have a hard knob hold up with your glove palms?  on a side note...Ryan smyth used to have a hard knob end that was specvially made for him by Easton.  Would love to have one of those, but this might be the next closest option.  Does this guy take orders?

 

Edited October 3, 2017 by hawkeyfan

[itslunchtime 17]

12 hours ago, hawkeyfan said:

looks cool.  Here's my question...how will have a hard knob hold up with your glove palms?  on a side note...Ryan smyth used to have a hard knob end that was specvially made for him by Easton.  Would love to have one of those, but this might be the next closest option.  Does this guy take orders?

Send me a PM with some rough measurements you want, ill see what he thinks! With that one we should probably use the stronger plastic.

[itslunchtime 17]

21 hours ago, EvilPepe said:

Though I don't claim to be "up" on the most recent common models, most are going to print with ABS and PLA. For this purpose, ABS will hold up better than PLA, which can be more brittle when it is cold. I wouldn't say either is very rubbery.

I have a printer but the most use it has gotten in the last two years is a toddler using it as a booster to try and get to a box of crackers. itslunchtime, can you get the file for this from your friend? Could be interesting to mess with.

I will ask, what printer or format would you like the file in? 

[g3k 29]

Very simple, but novel idea. Came out nicely.

[itslunchtime 17]

Newest creation and awesome Christmas present from a family member, first attempt at an Axe handle style knob!

Feels awesome in the hand. 

 

Edited December 27, 2018 by itslunchtime

[VegasHockey 1280]

On 10/1/2017 at 5:36 PM, itslunchtime said:

TLDR: Teammate 3d printed a handle for me, it is sweet.

I have always used a wooden extension in my stick, for the last couple years as I have become a better skater I have been slowly cutting the extension down. The sweet spot for me seems to be only about a 1/2in extra onto the stick so I build up a knob using half width tape.

Cutting down a full 6inch wood extension seems like a waste and adding some extra weight - asked a teammate with a 3d printer "hey can you make this"

It came out awesome - I just need to lightly sand down the edges to save the palms of my glove and then toss 1 wrap of tape around it.

https://imgur.com/a/P1lsF

(sorry for the link, could not figure out where to upload here)

 

 

 

 

 

Would you be willing to share the 3D STL file so I can print one of these as well? 

[itslunchtime 17]

1 minute ago, Nicholas G said:

Would you be willing to share the 3D STL file so I can print one of these as well? 

Are you looking for the small knob or the Axe handle? I will ask my buddy with the printer to get them uploaded to thingiverse or send me the files to pass along.

[VegasHockey 1280]

18 minutes ago, itslunchtime said:

Are you looking for the small knob or the Axe handle? I will ask my buddy with the printer to get them uploaded to thingiverse or send me the files to pass along.

Small knob. The handle style was already built by Torch. Maybe you can scan their design and make some improvements to their design. I have always liked their product but its HEAVY! 

http://www.proxrtorch.com/

If you remove the rubber cover its much lighter, but I think it can be improved upon.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jyPcxQumVb88yNQn6

Edited December 9, 2018 by Nicholas G

[itslunchtime 17]

4 minutes ago, Nicholas G said:

Small knob. The handle style was already built by Torch. Maybe you can scan their design and make some improvements to their design. I have always liked their product but its HEAVY! 

Ours was modeled after a small hand axe we had and feels really good / light weight. We shall see how it holds up!! 

The next revision might have a slightly longer tenon - but we were limited size of the printing tray

[itslunchtime 17]

43 minutes ago, Nicholas G said:

Would you be willing to share the 3D STL file so I can print one of these as well? 

I have a .prt or .stp file - will that work?

Edited December 9, 2018 by itslunchtime

[VegasHockey 1280]

12 minutes ago, itslunchtime said:

Ours was modeled after a small hand axe we had and feels really good / light weight. We shall see how it holds up!! 

The next revision might have a slightly longer tenon - but we were limited size of the printing tray

Very cool. I am down to help out with design and printing as well. I have access to a ton of materials, software, and tooling. Always happy to try and create new things. 

[VegasHockey 1280]

7 minutes ago, itslunchtime said:

I have a prt or stp file - with that work?

I have CAD so I should be able to open either. Send them over. 

[itslunchtime 17]

While creating an account on thingiverse to share my files to everyone - I came across some others that may be of interest to people 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:846193 -- Extension 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2443827 -- Another Knob

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2781610  -- Stick Cap 

[IPv6Freely 2092]

I’d love to see somebody come up with a knob that is shaped like what Price and/or Sparks use

[itslunchtime 17]

1 hour ago, IPv6Freely said:

I’d love to see somebody come up with a knob that is shaped like what Price and/or Sparks use

Got any good close up shots?