Rubber Foot Mould for Speakers

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Audiophiles, discover a lesser-known fact about Sugru: shaping this incredible material into cones for speakers effectively isolates sound vibrations, resulting in richer tunes and fewer complaints from neighbors. Not only are they technically impressive, but they also look fantastic. You can easily shape these clever rubber feet by hand, but perfectionists will appreciate the precision offered by this 3D printed mould. To create these rubber feet, you'll need a 3D printed mould, four packs of Sugru, a paintbrush, and some dish soap. There are several options for obtaining your own 3D printed mould, without needing to own a 3D printer. 1. Order the parts from a local independent 3D printer through 3D Hubs, a fantastic service we use frequently. Simply download this file and upload it to 3DHubs.com or bring the file to a local Hack Space. 1. Order your mould directly from Shapeways, which prints in an impressive range of materials and resolutions. If surface finish is crucial, this might be the best option, although it comes at a higher cost. Here's how to make these speaker feet: Step 1: Paint a light coat of soapy water onto the inside of the mould by mixing a drop of dish soap with water and shaking off excess. Step 2: Use half a pack of Sugru per foot, rolling it into a ball and pressing it into the mould before shaping into a cone. Step 3: Press the Sugru slowly and firmly onto your speaker, twisting gently from side to side. The excess Sugru should extrude through the hole in the top of the mould and out the sides; remove this excess. Step 4: Gently lift off the mould to reveal a perfectly formed Speaker foot. Repeat for all four feet per speaker, then clean the excess Sugru with a dry tissue. Leave to set for 24 hours. That's it! Share the mould with friends or consider applying these rubber feet to other objects.