Faroth
Active Member
I found this actual, antique, rusted, pipe wrench at a local thrift store.
I like the look of it a lot but the thing weighs 5 lbs. For a 12" long tool, that is pretty heavy. I have a Steampunk Pirate costume I was hoping to use this and hang it from a belt but it would just be too cumbersome. So I decided to make a 3D print replica.
I used Google Sketchup to make the model. I measured off of the original. I changed up a few things to make it simpler to print. I wanted this to fit on one 5" x 9" build plate so the handle for mine is a little bit shorter. I also used a real 1/2" by 1 1/2" bolt. I could have made a model for it but that's complicated and bolts are a like 40 cents apiece so it seemed like the easier thing to do.
I assembled the pieces, sanded it down a bit, then used a dremel sanding bit to rough it up and add some dings, and nicks and stuff to make it feel older and worn.
This is not a functional model. All the pieces are glued into place. It wouldn't be a big deal to add a nut into the mix and have it actually operate though. I just felt like it was an unnecessary detail for a visual prop. I primed it and spray painted it silver, then weathered it with burnt umber, and black and browns and dark Orange colors. Dabbing with a sponge and wiping parts away to reveal the silver underneath.
The final result turned out just how I wanted. From a bit away hanging on a costume, it looks like a rusty old pipe wrench.
Design is on Thingiverse if anyone is interested.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2076051
I like the look of it a lot but the thing weighs 5 lbs. For a 12" long tool, that is pretty heavy. I have a Steampunk Pirate costume I was hoping to use this and hang it from a belt but it would just be too cumbersome. So I decided to make a 3D print replica.
I used Google Sketchup to make the model. I measured off of the original. I changed up a few things to make it simpler to print. I wanted this to fit on one 5" x 9" build plate so the handle for mine is a little bit shorter. I also used a real 1/2" by 1 1/2" bolt. I could have made a model for it but that's complicated and bolts are a like 40 cents apiece so it seemed like the easier thing to do.
I assembled the pieces, sanded it down a bit, then used a dremel sanding bit to rough it up and add some dings, and nicks and stuff to make it feel older and worn.
This is not a functional model. All the pieces are glued into place. It wouldn't be a big deal to add a nut into the mix and have it actually operate though. I just felt like it was an unnecessary detail for a visual prop. I primed it and spray painted it silver, then weathered it with burnt umber, and black and browns and dark Orange colors. Dabbing with a sponge and wiping parts away to reveal the silver underneath.
The final result turned out just how I wanted. From a bit away hanging on a costume, it looks like a rusty old pipe wrench.
Design is on Thingiverse if anyone is interested.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2076051
