Christian's Baton

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My nephew is studying for his Master's degree at the prestigious College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. He's taking a course on conducting and needed a custom-made baton to help him perfect his craft. This innovative baton measures approximately 14 inches long and boasts a unique design that breaks down into three distinct pieces. The sections are securely held together with precision-crafted 3mm machine screws. A specially designed hole in the base of the handle accommodates a 3mm x 25mm screw, while the two shaft pieces are connected by a 3mm x 40mm machine screw with the head carefully removed to prevent any obstructions. To create this remarkable design, I employed my small battery drill to slowly thread the shaft pieces with a 3mm machine screw. The printing process was carried out using PLA material and a raft without any support structures. To maximize strength, the handle was printed standing upright, while the shaft pieces were printed lying flat in horizontal orientation. Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa I3 Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: 0.15mm with a 0.40 nozzle