Looking for recommendations on which Arch base to print

[Aurbo99]

More upgrade planning;

Anyone out there recommend a 3d printed Arch base that has successfully survived the cold northern winters?

I'm using 1" pex for my arches.

[DrNeutron]

I drafted up a down and dirty one for 3/4" pex that I have used for past 3 years....
I'll see if I can dig it up, do you have a measurement of the OD of the PEX? If I find it, I'll modify the top hole to fit 1".
The one I use has a hole through it for 1/2" EMT to brace it and another in front to attach to other side.
I slide the EMT out for storage.
I'll take a pic when In get a chance.

[Aurbo99]

The O.D. is 30mm (28.95MM), so 30 will account for print shrink

[mjolsen74]

There are a few versions on thingiverse. The only issue with the one below which I really like is that the 1" was just upscaled but then the EMT opening is upscaled too and now I have to adapt the 1/2" EMT to the larger EMT opening. I asked the designer if they could remodel it to 1" for PEX and 1/2" for EMT.
Also, having the Single and Dual is of benefit.. Really cool stuff..... I just got my first ever 3d printer and can't believe I haven't had one before, now this hobby makes it more practical.


https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4157278/files

[kev]

I have had a 3D printer for 4 years now and have never tried to print any of the arch bases because you still have to get a piece of EMT or PVC or something to keep it spread at the correct distance. There will be a lot of pressure pushing and pulling and putting stress on the plastic and then you have stake it down. I have been using a 2 X 3 with 1 X 2 legs that work great.

Arch Base small.jpg