Ringing Bell

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Bells really need to be made of metal to 'ring' however this easy one piece print does a surprisingly good job due to its unique shape, internal space, and clapper movement that resonates (rings) so has a tone. When you hold the sides instead of the top, the sound changes dramatically as the clapper causes the bell surface to vibrate / resonate generating a note / tone so you can argue it rings and isn't just a rattle... and that's for you to judge by printing one for fun. The clapper builds up separately from the body with its shaft expanding at the top to prevent it from coming out; when printed on a precise well-set-up machine, the clapper should be free and swing easily in all directions. The walls of the bell are thin so it doesn't consume a lot of filament, however using high infill will increase the weight of the clapper and help it ring better. 2 Shells and 50% or more infill (PLA) is recommended to achieve optimal results. Using a Raft is also highly recommended as it will allow the print to be removed from the build plate gently, reducing the risk of damaging the clapper as the raft can then be removed carefully without pulling the print directly off the build plate with no protection for the clapper. A small waste ring has been included in the design so the raft should extend across the entire base of the bell (otherwise some raft will form under the bell and a separate section under the clapper so the raft won't achieve the desired result of gentle / easier print removal). This Ringing Bell is a unique shape that includes a hanger on top, making it a fun, novelty print that can be used simply to create noise from a 3D printed thing or as a decoration at Christmas and other special occasions. Please view the images and read the instructions for more information... and post images of your bells in use. If you like this design, check out the rest of my fun and practical designs. Print Settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2 Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: Standard / 0.20mm Infill: REcommend 2 Shells / 50% infil Notes: Easy print... recommend using a raft to make removal from the build plate easier and make damaging the clapper less likely (as raft can be removed more carefully / gently than pulling it directly off the build plate) Post-Printing: Just remove the raft and good clean prints should be ready to ring.... Use a consistent flowing wrist movement for the best ringing results.