Thumbwheel with Nut Insert
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I designed a thumbwheel with an integrated nut to replace factory-installed wingnuts. This design complements JMW Concepts' bed leveling mod, which can be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sOXuJFgiM24. However, the thumbwheel can also be used with any device that has an M3 nut. To test the thumbwheel's effectiveness, I paused a print at layer 24 and inserted a standard M3 nut. Before printing resumed, I sprayed hairspray on top of the nut to enhance adhesion. This modification allowed the next layer to stick perfectly. The part file is included for anyone who wants to make adjustments as needed. Future improvements will focus on refining tolerances, with plans to create multiple sizes, including M4 and M5.
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