Bow stabilizer - W/ carbon arrow shafts, shock absorber and customizable looks and weight

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Here are some cool things you can build a really sweet looking and easily printed 30-inch rod, especially great for archery enthusiasts! The idea is inspired by the awesome Gau-19 gatling gun. My main goals were: Be super attractive: This baby's gonna be a showstopper at the range! Keep it cheap: I'm talking less than twenty bucks! All you need are three carbon arrows, two bolts, some nuts, and a little bit of PLA. Work great too: It should be able to bend, absorb shock, and slow down sight float. The triangular shape and carbon shafts do an amazing job! Be super flexible: This baby fits anyone, anywhere - print the 80mm or 100mm rod, or even shorter ones! So what will you need? * Old arrow shafts (any length) * UNF bolt, M8 washer, and a nut * A counterweight and some black electrical tape And here's what you'll get: The Stock: Houses the bow's connector. The Brace: Keeps the shaft from bending too much - print as many as you need! The Spring Coil: This is the shock absorber. Just use good ol' springs - refer to my photos for instructions! The Barrel: Holds all the bits together - with two springs and an M10 bolt, it works like a charm! What's more? You can change spring size and weight to get your perfect flex. Add or remove nuts for your desired weight. Cut the arrow shafts to any length you want. I tested this baby outside - and here's what I found out: Aiming is super smooth, sight float is slow, and follow-up shots are easy! This rod adds a bit of wobble on draw, but aiming is great. Print Settings: Print brand: RepRap. Printer model: Prusa i3. Supports and infill are set to no, with 20-30% infill for good measure. The PLA was printed at 199/65C with a taped bed - perfect!