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3D Printed Wire Bender / Wire Former for Fishing Lures - Durable, Ergonomic Lure Making Tool

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  • WireBender.zip
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_BASE + 'TURN BASE - UPPER' + 'LOCK BASE'_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_Dial Knob-Bottom (swamitized!)-B1 v1_2_connector.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_Gear Train_1_Spur Gear 1 (10 teeth)1_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_KNOB - TURN_1_connector.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_LOCK - PIN_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_LOCK - SPRING_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_LOCK - UPPER_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_Spur Gear (26 teeth)_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_TOP TO BEND STATION_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_TURN BASE - UPPER_1_Body1.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_Turn-base Shaft v17_2_Shaft w cut.stl
    • ASSEMBLY_WireBender (swamitized!)-B2(20240102) v39_Turn-base Shaft v17_2_Turn base Shaft combined_1_Final Shaft.stl
    • WireBender (swamitized!) v39.f3z

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Publication date 2023-12-31 at 16:04
Design number 1678760

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3D model description

Enhance your lure crafting with our 3D Printed Wire Bender, inspired by MrSnoWie's Thingiverse design. This tool is ideal for creating custom fishing lure wire loops. It features a robust, ergonomic design for comfortable use, improved gears for higher torque and smoother operation, and a unified body for enhanced strength and durability. Suitable for both seasoned anglers and hobbyists.

Fusion 360 file included in case custom mods are needed. (Huge thank you to Swami Human)
Youtube: https://youtube.com/shorts/IoHsLu7VBDw

License
CC BY-SA
Wire bender/locking for lure making https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:870038
by MrSnoWie is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license.

3D printing settings

https://3dtackleshop.etsy.com
https://youtube.com/shorts/IoHsLu7VBDw

Best printed in PETG for strength.
Be mindful of print orientation for some parts depending and how the force will be applied to them.
Unified body for strength.
New gears for smoothness of operation.
Redesigned cranks.
New shaft redesigned for strength and wire grip
Threaded hole inserted for screws (#8-32x1 in / #4-40x1 in / M5-0.80 / Spring 7/32x1-5/8x0.015").

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