europond two anti-warp mould

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To prevent warping, I lay pound coins on the heat table beyond the raft's footprint, allowing them to heat up. As the build surpasses the combined height of the raft and a single pound coin, I position a coin's edge onto the raft. With each increment in height, additional coins are placed, their collective weight effectively halting warping. Larger models require more coins to achieve this stability. To accurately gauge the insertion point for the coins, I have designed molds that can be integrated near the raft, creating an overlap of rims and a wider base area where the coin's weight acts as a leveraged counterbalance, further reducing warping. As the model ascends, upon the emergence of the next height's wall, another pound coin is inserted. This method should also prove effective for Euros in a gesture of goodwill to fellow European citizens. To facilitate this process, I have created and made available three mold designs: europound one, europound two, and europound three, each corresponding to the use of one, two, or three coins, respectively. These molds can be placed where their rafts will overlap with the main model. For convenience, it is recommended that they be oriented for easy access.