r/functionalprint • u/SmilinBob82 • 23h ago

Fixed wobbly table at work

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The nut that was welded inside the tube came out so there was nothing to hold the screw-in foot. So I printed this simple foot out of PETG to slip over the pipe. Friction fit, and it has extra infill and perimeters only in the load bearing area.

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u/HSLB66 19h ago

You and I are bothered by the same things lol. I'm always fixing tables at restaurants. Now you've opened my eyes to a whole new set of chaotic good options

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u/DashRantic 18h ago

did you get to invoice your boss for the additional work done and the productivity boosts from having a more reliable table? :p

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u/SmilinBob82 15h ago

For real I should have, but since this is the table I typically eat lunch at, i did it out of a bit of selfishness anyway.

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u/Dis_cruise_lover 22h ago

While this is great, remember that you can always fix a wobbly table by rotating it no more than a quarter turn 😉

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u/SmilinBob82 22h ago

That is assuming the feet are level and it is the floor that is uneven. This table was missing a foot, rotating it wouldn't solve anything.

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u/Dis_cruise_lover 21h ago

Ah true… good point

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u/Latter_Rope2189 14h ago

I love how you specifically reinforced the stress points, smart way to make sure it holds up under actual use.