Turtle Topper 2-Parts ($7 Cane/Walking Hiking Sticks)

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This is an update to the single file listing at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3853716. I attempted to print the single file without supports, which it should have allowed - but it was still pulled over even with a brim in place. So here's a Left/Right version that you can print and glue together. If you want to create a taller stick or staff, check out my 1" cane coupler at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3810485. You may also be interested in my 1" wall mount clips for displaying your canes/sticks at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3845550. Making an awesome solid oak cane or walking stick is relatively affordable, costing about $7. In addition to the printed topper of your choice, you'll need a 1” oak dowel that costs around $6 at Home Depot and a 1” rubber leg tip – approximately $4 for four of them. The links below are just references so you know what to buy: 1” Oak Dowel: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Builder-s-Choice-1-in-x-36-in-Oak-Round-Dowel-HDDO136/206184686 1” Leg Tip: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QD30TE The topper .stl file is designed for the 1” dowel if printed at 100%. If you want to use it for a different size stick, simply adjust accordingly. I print my toppers at 20% infill and then paint them and coat with a two-part epoxy resin to add the deep gloss and strength. You can find this product on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BM9LHRB. Just print the topper, glue it to the finished dowel (which I sand and clear coat) using your desired adhesive – I simply use some of the two-part resin I've mixed up for the final topper coat. You'll end up with an awesome walking stick or more if you're into collecting like me, as I plan on creating a lot of these.