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Partner broke the vacuum tube, so designed and printed replacements. (discuss.online)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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https://www.printables.com/model/759734-oreck-vacuum-tube-extension#preview

Replacement tubes are only about $15 but why spend that when I can just print them!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Yes normally the tube gets inserted into another tube, which is the stuck into another tube or a foot. This leaves a large moment force directly where the tube is pushed into the other tube. Most likely even with careful use, this tube will break very quickly. The layer joint is the weak spot and the type of plastic most likely isn't ideal.

Vacuum cleaner parts are made from a high impact plastic, something that's tough but a bit on the softer side. This way it can take a beating without breaking into a million pieces.

3D printing this is cool and impressive to pull off such a high and narrow print. But practically speaking it makes no sense.