3D printed plugs

[seachicken]

This is the most interesting thing I have seen a printer used for!
What are you guys doing for line and hook attachment?

I was wondering the same thing, I've never added any metal to a print. Might be a matter of drilling and epoxy but you would want to get the metal bonded into the infill. Would want to load test them, might be more important than being water tight.

 

[seachicken]

And I just found that my son has glow PLA so I might give it a go once my work stuff is done printing.

 

[seachicken]

This is the most interesting thing I have seen a printer used for!
What are you guys doing for line and hook attachment?

Just downloaded the file on thingiverse and see that the line runs through the plug and you tie in a swivel and hook of your choice.

 

[BigBird007]

Just downloaded the file on thingiverse and see that the line runs through the plug and you tie in a swivel and hook of your choice.

Yup just like pulling the pin on a bought plug.

I found printing in this direction with the best results so far.

 

[seachicken]

Thanks for the tip, I've honestly never fished plugs but have a few old ones. I will give it a go at soon.

 

[Corey_lax]

Great. Now I need to buy a 3d printer and have another hobby

 

[seachicken]

After a mess of string last night I got one done!

 

[Rain City]

I thought you guys might enjoy this. It sure would be cool to do a plug this way.

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[jackfish]

Getting fishy now!

Very nice.
Can you share an image of how you assemble with line and hook?

 

[BigBird007]

Very nice.
Can you share an image of how you assemble with line and hook?

I will once I get back to them.

I have sidelined that project for now been working on a few other prints. Only thing boat related is the holder for my pro troll remote.