10/20/2024 Update: Added a protective guard to cover the blade, for safely store this handy tool. Check out a quick video for assembling at https://youtu.be/u935PC7Adco Enjoy!

Introduction Balsa Stripper that cuts balsa sticks and more. Designed with precision in mind.

Calibrate flow rate, temperature, and other parameters carefully before printing.

BOM: M3x50mm x1 M3x16mm Self-tapping x2 M3 nut x2 M3 lock nut x1 (or 2x M3 nuts) Washer x2

Use PLA+ for all components, except the blade guard. Use flexible TPE filament to print the blade guard. 20% Infill.

Assembly Instructions See Photo/TinkerCAD drawing or watch the YouTube video:

• Put a M3 nut in the cavity of the Knob piece. Screw in the main M3x50 screw.
• Add a washer and then slide the set though the hole of the Slider piece.
• (See photo) Add another washer then a M3 Lock nut to the main screw. (If no lock nut, you may use two M3 nuts, i.e. double nuts.) Make sure the M3x50 main screw is free to turn afterwards
• Slide the slider set (turn the knob) to the base piece.
• Put a knife blade in between the two Clamps. Use 2x M3x16 self-tapping screws to secure the set onto the Slider.

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Enjoy!!

-AeroMartin http://StarImagineering.com