GustBuster Metro Handle Replacement

I dropped this umbrella and shattered the handle, so of course it was time to design and print a replacement! I made this with some additional clearance in mind since my umbrella is pretty dinged up and some pieces might not fit perfectly. The FreeCAD file is included as well in case you need to make further tweaks.

Recommended print settings:

• Any material is fine if you don't intend to leave this outside (I used PLA+)

• 4 walls, 10% infill

• Random seams (makes the handle a little grippier!)

• No supports needed

To replace the handle:

• Unscrew the Phillips head screw securing the handle to the stem and slide the handle off

• Be careful not to lose the button, it just floats freely between the stem and the handle

• Cut the nylon strap off to be reused later

• With the new handle, place the button in the handle and line up the notch on the stem with the button

• Slide the stem onto the handle, making note to line up the original screw hole on the stem with the new one on the handle (a flashlight is very helpful here)

• Reinsert the screw to secure the handle to the stem

• Note: If the screw won't go in all the way, that probably means you're not lined up with the original hole. The metal is soft enough that the screw will make a dent in the stem. Back the screw out a bit and remove the stem to see where the indent is. Use that as a reference to see how far you need to shift the stem. There's a little extra clearance in case the stem is cut weird, so you may need to back the stem out so it's not inserted all the way into the handle.

• Insert the nylon strap through the slot and burn the ends with a small flame to prevent fraying. I used nylon thread to reattach the ends, but you can just tie it, use a metal crimp, or any other methods you have to bind thread at your disposal.