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Martin_au
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Thumbscrews for the idler tensioner

I made some thumbscrews for the idler tensioner. Just a friction fit to 40mm screws (which you should have in your spares kit).
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3324321

Publié : 31/12/2018 6:20 am
toaf
 toaf
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Re: Thumbscrews for the idler tensioner

but do they stay in when its flipped over 😀

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Publié : 31/12/2018 7:15 am
Martin_au
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Thumbscrews for the idler tensioner

Nah, but they're bright orange, so they're easy to find.

Publié : 31/12/2018 7:19 am
toaf
 toaf
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Re: Thumbscrews for the idler tensioner

😀 so far its one of my pet peeves. damned things falling out. someday ill work on it.

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Publié : 31/12/2018 7:21 am
toaf
 toaf
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Re: Thumbscrews for the idler tensioner

damnit, I jinxed it. lost a spring. but guess its ok my plastic idler is cracked.

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Publié : 31/12/2018 8:17 am
Area51
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Re: Thumbscrews for the idler tensioner

I just made two thin undersized washers from a plastic film to keep the screws from falling out. The same way electrical screws are hold to keep them from falling out of the lit when used on ceilings.

Have a look at my models on Printables.com 😉

Publié : 02/01/2019 2:28 am
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