3D-printable faucet-to-hose adapter

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One of our go-to applications for 3D printing is to rapidly produce something that's tough to find in stores. Recently, we needed to connect a flexible hose to a standard water faucet in our office. Instead of jumping into the car for a ride to multiple hardware stores, we quickly designed this adapter in Autodesk Fusion 360 - which thankfully boasts an impressive thread-creation feature! Two hours later, the part was 3D-printed using PLA filament and attached to the faucet. There are many different standards for faucets, hose sizes, and pipe threads. This STL file may not fit your faucet, but if you have one with a 24 mm diameter and a 1 mm thread pitch, please give it a try. As a precautionary note, we want to remind everyone that this is an experimental design. Please don't use this adapter unless you're confident in what could happen if it fails for any reason. We deliberately chose to use it in a bathroom with a moisture barrier on the walls and floor, as well as a floor drain. Enjoy! By http://CreativeTools.se