Fiberglass rod ends for Rostock

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<p>Using 5/16 Fiberglass rods from Tap Plastics I modified the Rostock Rod end's to fit inside and bond with Epoxy.</p> <h3> Instructions</h3> <p>Get some 5/16 Fiberglass rod.<br/> <a href="http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic_rods_tubes_shapes/fiberglass_rod/159">http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic\_rods\_tubes\_shapes/fiberglass\_rod/159</a></p> <p>Then some plastic epoxy (or similar)<br/> <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/buy/loctite-085-fl-oz-plastic-epoxy-1360788.html#.UN-0HHfNl8E">http://www.homedepot.com/buy/loctite-085-fl-oz-plastic-epoxy-1360788.html#.UN-0HHfNl8E</a></p> <p>The shafts are tapered to make a snug fit and allow a place for the epoxy to bond without squeezing out.</p> <p>The box at the end of the shaft is a support element to keep the shaft center. Just snip them off.</p> <p>Cut rod to size, apply epoxy inside rod, insert ends, let set, enjoy!</p> <p>I printed mine in ABS but because of the tapered shafts PLA should work just as well.</p> Category: 3D Printer Parts