Custom 3d printed badges, ornaments etc.

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@roadapples Here's a horse for Jay!

Edited March 2, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D

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K @Jeff-C175 heres a prelininary profile of a snap-in cover!

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Edit dimensions and fiddle qith removing portions of that rim to make "teeth" that stick down.

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22 hours ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

if that does pop out,

 

I just stuck a flat blade in one of the slots and gave a push.  It didn't pop and I'm not about to force it.  Unless someone can give me assurance that it will pop out, I'm not going to try! 

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2 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

prelininary profile of a snap-in cover!

 

Weird that I was in the shop trying to pop that cover while you were posting!

 

 

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So how does the steering wheel attach?

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Just now, Jeff-C175 said:

 

Weird that I was in the shop trying to pop that cover while you were posting!

 

 

Military drones and satellites are wonderful tech! I still have a few connections!

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Ooorrrrrrr, the universe is saying "Jeff, Jeeefffffff, pop the cover!"

Edited March 2, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D

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6 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

how does the steering wheel attach?

 

Roll pin through the side.  (not my photo)

 

 

I think the sillycone attachment is best...

Edited March 2, 2021 by Jeff-C175

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Seriously though she's your Horsey! Cant say I blame ya for caution!

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Hmm wonder what the topside of the steering wheel looks like, or the back of the cover from the underside!

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5 hours ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

a horse for Jay!

 

That's the 'Horse of a different color' I was talking about!

 

I took over the painting chores of my ornament from my bride because I was afraid that it might end up looking something like that!

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5 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

wonder what the topside of the steering wheel looks like

 

I posted a pic of mine previously.  That center disc is 1.875 measured with calipers.

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8 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

 

 

I think the sillycone attachment is best...

If thats the case how much lower is the perimeter than the center of that dome?

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Something like so....

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Exactly how big is the headlight "hole"?  im hoping the lens can simply be captured between the frame and body for easy replacement.

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1 hour ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

how much lower is the perimeter than the center of that dome?

 

That's what I need to figure out how to accurately measure.

 

I think if I lay a straight edge across the wheel and measure down from that I should be able to get it pretty accurate.

 

I'm sure it's not more than a quarter inch though.  I'll go measure it once I finish patching the holes in the butt of my Carharts.  They're not supposed to wear out there.  Means I'm spendin' too much time sittin' and not enough time workin'!!

(credit where credit is due though, they ARE 30 years old!)

 

51 minutes ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

Something like so....

 

That would work nicely.  Flat area for the logo, sloped down to catch the perimeter.

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Sounds good, ill also add a couple circular ridges underneath, to sink into the silicone

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2 hours ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

Exactly how big is the headlight "hole"?  im hoping the lens can simply be captured between the frame and body for easy replacement.

After Looking a some pics, Im gonna widen the lens and insert area for the lens probably about 1/4 of an inch. The lens need to span above and below the screw holes.

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I can check tomorrow, but if I  remember  correctly the original  lens barely covers top to bottom...

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1 hour ago, roadapples said:

I can check tomorrow, but if I  remember  correctly the original  lens barely covers top to bottom...

Thats what im thinking, need to see how far above and below the screw holes the opening is. If absolutely need be i can widen the bezel a couple mm top to bottom. I really want to keep the plexi lens easy to replace. Otherwise id just epoxy it into the bezel lol.

Edited March 3, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D

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about  2  1/4"

Edited March 3, 2021 by roadapples

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They certainly didnt leave us much to work with! Ill have it figured sometime tomorrow im sure, even if I have to sandwich the lens between two pieces!

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K even after widening that im right at 2.25 for the lens. By widening, all thats being accomplished is further weakening the front frame and still not being able to pin the lens between it and the body. Legthening the lense and drilling the screw holes still would not prevent the lens from bowing inward. Soooooo...were gonna return to the original lens size, add a back plate the same thickness as the lens, and samich the lens between the inside and outside frame.

This way the lens remains replaceable/customizable, less cost in plexi,but we do add additional time to print the back plate. Combined thickness should end up right around 1/4 inch, a couple mm thicker than the original.

What do yall think?

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Thank you guys for your patience, and your input! You all have had a hand in creating a viable Wheel Horse option for aftermarket headlight lenses! These originals are getting rare and pricey and im not sure of any repro stuff out there!