5/8-18" Threaded Watering Can Head

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<h5>Model Specifications</h5><ul><li>Thread Size: 5/8-18</li><li>Hole Size: .05" or 1.27mm</li><li>O-Ring size: 9/16" ID | 3/4" OD (3/32" O-Ring)</li></ul><h5>Print Settings</h5><ul><li>Infill: 100% (shell design)</li><li>Variable Layer Height<ul><li>0.20mm for most of of model</li><li>0.07mm for threads and top surface</li></ul></li><li>Ironing: enabled (optional for smoother top surfaces)</li><li>Support<ul><li>No overhangs should need support with many printers (tested on Prusa Mini)</li><li>The small surface area on the bed will likely require some support, so I used a support enforcer (cylinder) in PrusaSlicer (see below)<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/233879/rich_content/dee63df1-c5c4-4a68-a504-8e26e58b2259/image.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2241496868-23d3-491b-8ec6-ab649b10547a%22%2C%22w%22%3A1119%2C%22h%22%3A840%7D"></li><li><strong>Important: </strong>make sure that no support prints inside the head as is will be difficult or even imposable to remove</li></ul></li></ul><h5>Post-Processing</h5><ul><li>The watering holes may need a slight amount of clean-up. This can be done by using a 1mm drill bit or other small object</li><li>Install the O-ring above the threads on the part before screwing it onto the watering can. The part can be used without a O-ring, however it will not be as watertight.</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/233879/rich_content/660c6314-01e6-4e71-8c96-b2650119b166/part-studio-1-3.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22801f6ccf-c17c-48bd-b234-4b57b168c67f%22%2C%22w%22%3A3296%2C%22h%22%3A2547%7D"></figure><p>(Above) Cross section of watering head. O-ring shown in red.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/233879/rich_content/5c7dae04-d5c4-4b3a-b77e-5e8509724bde/img_5329-1.gif#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%226f7c1214-6b27-48c9-8927-2f1fe22d45f2%22%2C%22w%22%3A500%2C%22h%22%3A375%7D"></figure><p>(Above) Watering Can in use.</p>