Toy Tackle Box with Hooks, Bobber, and Lure

Tackle Box with Hooks, Bobber, and Lure

About the Set

The hooks and lure SINK and the bobber FLOATS! (As long as you follow the directions.) No need to glue in weights or anything like that. This is accomplished purely by adjusting infill settings.

This little set is a great way to get your little one started on fishing. The only thing you’ll need for assembly is some fishing line (of course!) and some glue for the bobber.

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Recommended Settings

Please see the INSTRUCTIONS FILE for detailed print instructions.

Assembly

Hooks and Lure

• The single hook can be threaded with a regular fishing line.

• The lure will need to have the triple hook tied to it with fishing line.

Bobber

The bobber will need to be printed in 2 pieces and glued together. When stringing the bobber, wrap the line around the hook several times (and knot if needed) to ensure it stays in place.

Tackle Box

• The two copies the pegs will be inserted into the tackle box.

• The latch can simply go into the hole in the front of the tackle box.

• The handle can be assembled as follows:

1. Place one end against the side of the box, and the other, bend slightly to slide over the top of the peg on the opposite side.

2. Keeping the first peg in the handle hole, repeat the process on the other side.

• The topper simply slides into the top pegs. Bend at the middle to remove it.

FAQ

How do I control what floats and what sinks?

• You can do this by setting your infill percentage appropriately.

• If you threw a solid chunk of PLA into water, it would sink. This is because the density of PLA (1.43g/cm3) is greater than water (1g/cm3). However, when you print an object, your slicer usually builds the object as mostly hollow. How much of that object is hollow is filled vs. hollow is controlled through your "infill" setting. 

• By using 100% infill, you ensure that the density of your printed object will be greater than the density of water, and therefore will sink. By using a low infill (15-20%), the object will be full of air and cause it to float.

Do I need supports?

• Some files will need support, and some won’t

• This set includes a lot of files to print, and the answer to this question can be found in the detailed instructions. They will describe which items require support, and which don’t.

Should I use a brim?

• I recommend using your slicer’s auto-brim feature.

How fast should I print?

• The “Recommended Settings” section of the instructions will give information about speed for each file. In general, slower printing will yield better quality.

• Be mindful of your printer’s travel speed. Slicers (including Creality Print) will sometimes let the travel speed remain high even when other speed settings have been reduced. Reduce the travel speed to avoid the small items tearing away from the bed.

KEEP OUR WATERS CLEAN AND OUR WILDLIFE SAFE. Please use these products responsibly. Please recover any lost plastic, as it can be harmful to our environment.

Happy Printing!