Collapsible Scythe

A collapsible scythe to complete your Grim reaper costume or what ever else it goes with!  I originally designed this because I didn't fancy getting to a Halloween party carrying a 6ft scythe across town with me.

Materials

4 short 3mm wood screws.  Length not too important.  I think used 15mm.

Ikea curtain pole:-

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/hugad-curtain-rod-black-30217135/ 

This allows the pole handle to be adapted in length as well.  This is designed for a 28.2mm pole.  It's deliberately a snug fit, so may require a little sanding to get it to fit onto the pole.

Handle

I've included files that fit the above curtain pole.  These start with 282.

I've also included a file for a 29mm pole which seems to be a fairly standard size broom handle in the UK.

20mm fitment added

If there's a different diameter you would like please get in touch as it should be a fairly simple adaptation to make.

Printing

I printed this in PLA, 3 walls, 10% gyroid infill.  Supports will be needed for the Spine sections.  The base may need supports depending how good your printer is at printing empty arches.

When I printed the main blade, some sections were slightly attached. Running something thin (I used a metal ruler) around the gap soon sorted this.

With spine cover

Print the a Base file first. The number at the start denotes the diameter of the handle being used.  Use this to make sure it fits your chosen handle.

Next print SpineTop and SpineBottom, again making sure the number correlates with your chosen handle.

Finally print ScytheMain.  This is the blade itself.

To keep the blade from spinning round on the handle, screw two small wood screws into the handle, using the base of the blade a guide.  Just remember to extend the pole if using the Ikea one otherwise you'll screw the two bits together!  These then slide into the slot inside cover.  As you can see from the picture, I padded the screw heads so that it sits a little more snugly and it means there can be a little tolerance with the placement of the screws.

Once the screws are in, slide the Spine bottom up from the bottom to where the blade will sit. Place the parts from ScytheMain into the Base.  Now place the blade base in the the corresponding slot on the SpineBase.  Again this is deliberately snug.  Once these two parts are together, slide Spine top on the the top and secure with two 3mm wood screws.

Without spine cover

You may have noticed there are a couple of cable tie shaped grooves on the Base file.  These were part of my original design and allow for the blade to be cable tied to the handle.  The spine cover will not fit over the cable ties.  I left this in for anyone that just wanted to use the blade without the added spinyness!  

Adaptations

Different size handles: Please ask if you need a different size handle hole and I'll see what I can do for you.

I did think of making a plain cover but haven't yet.  If this is something you'd like please get in touch and I'll push it up my to-do list.

Any other questions please ask.

If you make it, please share it as that's what makes the whole process worthwhile for me.

More pics to follow - was keen to get this published!