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Scale Mail PLA Forming Jig

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A easy tool for adding curves to batches of scale mail scales

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V2: updated to use single set of alignment pegs and reduce print time

PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

Material:  PETG for forms, PLA for scales, dealers choice for plates

  • print 4 of each forms

  • forms attach to plates with dove tail connections

    • I will add other forms in V2

  • after scales are removed from bed heat them on the printers bed at a high temp (+80C) to soften PLA

    • remove from bed first

    • heat inside folded paper to prevent sticking

    • soften for 5-10 mins 

  • quickly remove from bed and press in form

    • align scales with pegs on forms

    • plates align together with pegs and holes

    • hold closed with clamps to cool (or just press hard and wait PLA cools fast)

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