Medieval Torch for Flame Bulb

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<p>This torch is printed in two parts - the base, which accepts standard lamp socket hardware, and the cone/cage, which twist-locks onto the base. The other parts are accessories to use as needed. The bottom of the base fits over the end of 3/4" metal electrical conduit, because I happened to have some lying around and it makes a sturdy support. If you use OnShape you can adjust all the parts to fit a different size pipe by making your own copy of the <a href="https://cad.onshape.com/documents/219494526a609f52f8ba9748/w/87963f008b0178d1b23cad21/e/806a3ef8fbf3046d60338dd6">OnShape Document</a> and changing the <i>pipeOD</i> variable.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Printable Parts</strong></h4><p><strong>Base</strong> - for mounting a lamp socket using standard lamp hardware (see photos). There are drain holes to let rainwater out.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cone</strong> - with medieval dungeon-style cage, twist-locks onto the base after you attach the lamp socket, before screwing in the light bulb.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Grommet</strong> - to run the electric cord out through the side of the conduit. Drill a half-inch hole and snap in this grommet to keep the cord from rubbing the sides of the hole. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Elbow</strong> and <strong>Bracket</strong> - for building different mountings.</p><p><strong>Rain Cover</strong> - snaps over the top of an LED flame bulb to keep rain off. Designed to fit <i>Yewclls LED Flame Effect Light Bulb</i>. The box says they are indoor/outdoor bulbs, but they have some little holes in the top and I didn't want to take a chance. This cap covers the top but lets air in. These bulbs are the only kind I've tried, but there are others that look like they have the same shape.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Pommel</strong> - decorative bottom end if you want to &nbsp;mount the torch on top of a short piece of pipe and have the cord go out the side.</p><h4><strong>Printing</strong></h4><p>All models are designed to print without support, although if your printer doesn't do bridging well you might need support for the gaps in the cage. My Ender 3 handled it with slight stringing, but who cares - it's meant to be seen from a distance outdoors at night. For me the cone was a 10.5-hr print at 0.2mm/layer. The base about 90 min.&nbsp;</p><h4>Mounting</h4><p>As I said, the Base fits on top of 3/4" steel electrical conduit. I mounted one torch on top of a straight piece of pipe, which I then stuck into a slightly larger plastic pipe embedded in the ground - makes it easy to set out and put away. Another has a smaller L-shaped mount made of 2 pieces of conduit joined with a printed elbow and attached to my porch ceiling with 2 of the printed brackets. &nbsp;</p><p>I'm not an electrician or qualified to teach anyone how to wire a lamp, but the sequence of how the parts are assembled is shown in one of the photos. Or you can shove the wire through after assembling the parts. Be sure the nuts are nice and tight so screwing the bulb in and out doesn't loosen the socket. I recommend watching some videos if you don't already know how to do it. Be safe!&nbsp;</p>