QX11 MAGA U-POST SUPPORT

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QX11-MAGA U-Post Support This is a practical example of how I use my 3D printer every day. The chances anyone needs this thing are remote, but you can download it and study it, and maybe adapt it to your own needs. I am building a dog fence with 6' U-posts (4' when in ground) and welded wire fencing. The corner posts need to be supported at the corners to withstand the force of the fencing. I have some 6' sections of 1/2" galvanized pipe around, and an 1-1/4" diameter custom cut closet rod, so I've designed an adapter that supports my corners using these dimensions. The corner post adapter fastener hole is for a 1/4"-20 bolt through. 6mm is a tight fit, and you'll have to drill out the hole in the U-post to accommodate the slightly larger 6mm machine bolt. If you're digging this vibe, here's my parts list: U-posts: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-Common-5-in-x-6-ft-Actual-0-6-in-x-5-in-x-6-ft-Powder-Coated-Steel-U-Post-Post/4780967 Closet pole: https://www.menards.com/main/storage-organization/closet-organizers/closet-organizers-accessories/john-sterling-4-platinum-closet-pole/p-1444436938837-c-12650.htm?tid=4844601706196273649&ipos=5 Galvanized 1/2" pipe: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southland-Pipe-1-2-in-x-72-in-150-PSI-Galvanized-Pipe/1000228013 And if you hit a buried 1/2" copper tubing propane line, this can come in handy: https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/fittings/brass-fittings/brass-compression-fittings/1-2-od-lead-free-straight-compression-union/p-1444442651685-c-9433.htm?tid=5634849103712204788&ipos=2 But the real idea here is to design your adapter to fit what you have, or can easily and inexpensively obtain! My setup is quite sturdy, I must say! There are holes in the U-posts that I am going to use to secure the corner-brace for the 3D printed galvanized-pipe adapter. The angle to accomplish my task is 57 degrees out from the post, 33 degrees about the plane of the ground. I'm cutting the 1-1/4 closet rod into 1' lengths to use as stakes to secure the ground side of the 6' galvanized-pipe supports. My corner supports have clearance for the plastic thread protectors on the black pipe. You never know when you might need one for a different project!!! I made these out of PLA. I would recommend using ABS or something not biodegradable because this is an outdoor project. Anyway, it's what I had. I created the bodies in Fusion 360. I've exported the bodies as separate STEP files that you may use for manipulating in a CAD environment. Have fun, and MAGA, one thing at a time! This was sliced and coded using ReplicatorG employing 2 shells (3 total) using PLA. FlashForge Creator Pro (Similar to Makerbot Replicator 2) Heated Bed 45 Celsius Blue Painters Tape on bed, no further treatment Print Temperature 220 degrees Celsius Use supports No rafts for PLA. Feedrate 40 mm/s Travel Feedrate 55 If anybody has more optimum feedrates, please share! REQUEST: Please help me improve my sharing! STEP files have proven reliable for me to transport files between different CAD platforms. If STEPs are a problem for you, please let me know what other common and relatively generic cad format works better for you.