Kumihimo Marudai, Japanese Braiding Tool

Based on a traditional marudai and made to fit on a Core One Bed. 

The floor has pockets to put lead weight beads in. The 3mf file has a pause included to enable the pour before completing the print. the beads i used came from a diving weight bag. Amazon_Link

The legs are standard 22mm plumbing copper pipes with a chrome finish. Amazon Link.  You could use the plain copper version. Traditionally the height of a marudai is around 40cm suitable for when kneeling on a floor, but if you cut these pipes at 50cm the braiding can be worked from a chair comfortably.  I bought 2 of 1 meter length and cut them in half with a pipe cutter. You can make them any height that suits you. If you cannot get the 22mm pipe where you are and wish to have this model adjusted to your preference send me a message with your request.

There is a Stick Holder to store a stick that is used when setting up the bobbins on the marudai. 

There is a marker on the floor pointing north or south, you decide.

my favorite book on the subject "Creative Kumihimo" by Jacqui Carey. details exaclty how to use this tool. Amazon link.

Here are my tama, Kumihimo bobbins