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Old 07-07-22 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mschwett
definitely not cost-effective. but a fun project for sure, assuming 3d printed aluminum would actually be strong enough for the task around the fastener and post. obviously it would be best to print it with the layers horizontal in "plan" around the post. do you think a 3d printed aluminum part that was thin enough to flex enough to clamp the post would also be strong enough?
Just my opinion is that I don't believe a part flexible enough to go around a seat post would be strong enough to hold everything in place.
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