Harpsichord

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The model is based on a double manual harpsichord located at the University of Alberta, where it serves as a reconstruction of one built by renowned German harpsichord maker Christian Zell between 1683 and 1763. The photograph shows a printed version of this model created using my Makerbot Replicator+ with a Smart Extruder+, printing with a raft, 10% infill, and a layer height of 0.1mm, although it also prints well at the default layer height of 0.2mm. No additional supports are necessary as the parts fit together seamlessly with sockets and pegs for precise positioning. A few drops of Super Glue will secure them permanently in place. You need to print eight identical legs and one copy each of the other parts, making sure all parts are printed in the orientation shown above. Dimensions include a width of 4.5cm, length of 10.5cm, and height of 7.5cm, with a model scale of 1:24. Print times vary across different parts, including 1 hour and 20 minutes for the case, 5 minutes for each leg, 13 minutes for the lid front, 22 minutes for the lid main, 2 minutes for the lid support, and 30 minutes for the stand base. To speed up print times, you can combine printing eight legs and one stand base together, as well as all parts of the lid. A complementary stool is available for download at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3122118. To see more designs from me, visit https://www.thingiverse.com/Winslow/designs.