2025-06-17 (Tu) BonfireLaserTag Handle concept

I had a model concept that could put a sturdy handle onto a hollow pipe. Adding anything to the side of a pipe can be tricky without an adapter, and 3D printing is a great use case because it allows for quick modeling of a part with an accurate representation of the real-world piece. Getting something to hang perpendicular is relatively simple, but making two pipes with 90° cuts sit together at an angle is an entirely different animal. The difficulty lies in arranging the prints so that they only compress the resin or filament and do not overapply stretching or torsional pressure.

I did something similar in the last laser taggers I made, but that relied on repurposing the handle from a tape gun, which was expensive. The idea is to attach a narrow PVC pipe and adhere grips to the front and back, creating a rugged and comfortable handle that I can modify to include a custom trigger. The grips will attach with wood screws biting into the pipe. My biggest concern is that the handle will twist.

Parts for a mixed-media handle

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