TIG Monster Claw - TIG Rod Guide

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This is my TIG Rod Claw, designed to make feeding rods easier for TIG welding. It features five paths for rods to ride on, making it perfect for both beginners and experts alike. I'd love to hear your feedback on how well it helps with your TIG life. Check out the TIG Tungsten Grinder for a rotary tool that I also created: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1905626 The main reason I needed this claw was because I type 80-120 WPM and do security development, which puts a lot of strain on my wrists due to carpal tunnel syndrome. Adding lock picking and precision maneuvers with my hands makes running a TIG rod even more challenging. This claw works perfectly for the middle finger, which is convenient since it's not as functional when used on the ring finger. You can now flip the bird while TIG-ing without any worries! I demonstrate various angles in this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa1KH_aA9d0 The rod paths work great for a 1/8 rod, and I recommend scaling up to 1.08 for large BSX TIG gloves that fit comfortably on your fingers. When printing, I set the model to scale up 1.08, which fits perfectly on my large glove. However, you can print it at 1.00 if you prefer a snugger fit. I recommend using ABS and setting the walls to 3mm minimum and infill to 40% minimum for best results. Feel free to experiment with metal filaments and post your pictures! The model is designed for left-handed users only, but you can mirror it on the X-axis to create a right-handed claw. My original model was meant as a Halloween costume piece, which you can find here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1684638 Special thanks to kvrtiska for re-imagining the Jurassic Park raptor claw into CAD, and petergross3 for providing the base for the finger cover. Print Settings: * Printer Brand: LulzBot * Printer: TAZ 5 * Infill: 40% * Notes: Place the claws upside down with the backside facing the platform. Set a slight angle upwards to ensure good support and print speed. Clean up is required for perfect results.