2025-06-19 (Th) BonfireLaserTag First handle

I modeled a slug to fit precisely inside the pipe and conform to its diameter. The piece will have a fender washer and nut on top to secure the internal bolt, which will pass through the handle. I bought some pipes and measured them for the rendering. As a pleasant surprise, I found a steel black pipe for the handle, making it quite weighty and durable. I will have to drill and tap the pipe, but that means I can use the machine screws I have instead of ordering wood screws.

All the pieces that fit into a pipe

I printed all the parts, and the first round was too wide to fit into the pipe. I considered sanding the edges down, but I reprinted it with the updated size. I tried to use a standard hex bolt, but the one I picked up was too short. I had a carriage bolt that was long enough. The bottom plug's flange immediately broke when I tightened it, but the body kept the bolt centered, so it was all right since the bolt's head was large enough to catch on the pipe. It was a pretty elegant look. The problem was that it was a challenge to tighten the nut inside the large pipe. Aside from the broken plug, the handle assembled quickly, and it was very stable even after I swung it around wildly. Now I can design cool grips!

Sturdy handle

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