Cluster (the full sized) Stool

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An ultra-modern and minimalist stool that would effortlessly fit into the most contemporary of interiors. This is indeed a full-sized stool designed for printing on your desktop 3D printer! Simply choose your desired printing material, repeat the print three times, and apply an abundance of Pongo PLA Gel adhesive* to all joint surfaces. Other adhesives can certainly be used if you're aware of a suitable alternative, but we strongly advise against sitting on this without it being properly secured together. Once the adhesive is applied, simply snap the parts together, ensuring the top joints are level and flat. Place the assembly upside down on a flat surface (ensuring the use of a mat or newspaper) and let it sit overnight with some weight applied to the top, possibly using several thick books or 4 or 5 kilograms of Pongo filament ;). Legs made from unfinished oak or ash are available from G&S Specialist timber, and for our stool, we ordered lengths of 500mm. The required diameter is 35mm. Please note that both your leg socket (created by your printer) and the timber leg diameter may vary slightly. The design is created to ensure a tight fit of a 35mm leg, eliminating the need for screw fixings; however, you might find it necessary to sand or plane the ends of the legs to achieve a snug fit. Alternatively, you could wait until we upload the revised edition, which will have a slightly larger socket size and some screw fixing holes. Other variations are also in development! We will also be creating other stools for those with printers that have narrower print beds. The current design requires a bed width (printable width) of 200mm but we're working on developing and creating several stools and many other products that cater to those with printers as narrow as 145mm. Please follow us on social media for updates on upcoming product launches. *Please note that we do not recommend using the Pongo Activator that comes with the adhesive for this assembly, as such the adhesive may require a full 24 hours to achieve maximum strength. Printing settings and tips: Use a raft for a consistent top finish and to minimize the chance of the print pulling away from the bed. Supports are obviously necessary due to the top overhang, and we simply used supports everywhere for good measure. Keep the density to a minimum though. Fill density should not be less than 5% but we recommend at least 10% to provide adequate support between the leg and the top of the seat. For added security, we also used a glue stick on the print bed to increase adhesion as our initial test print did peel away after three hours into the print. And with large prints, you certainly don't want to take any chances! Seat belts and crash helmets are recommended for this print if you plan to leave it on autopilot overnight :). Layer height - We think this looks just fine at a resolution of 0.3. Not specifically related to this product print but a good tip nonetheless; If you don't already have a pair, we would strongly recommend investing in a pair of cut-resistant gloves (available from several vendors on Amazon) as they really do help when dealing with stubborn support material. Any other questions then please feel free to message us here or on any of the social media sites. Happy printing!