SkiDock - Magnetic Ski and Snowboard Holder for Vehicles by wesleyecc

wesleyecc

Hobby & DIY>Sport & Outdoors

Print Profile(3)

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

Strength 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Designer

5.7 h

1 plate

5.0(4)

"SHRED IT!" - MULTI COLOR - Strength 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Designer

7.5 h

1 plate

5.0(2)

Standard Strength 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

3.2 h

1 plate

Boost

Released

Description

Update 1/11/23:
I added a text version as a print profile, Yay - The text says: “SHRED IT!”
Message me for other text options.

As a passionate skier and tinkerer, I modeled the SkiDock to share with fellow enthusiasts. This project is born out of my own desire to enhance the getting ready part of the ski experience. It's a straightforward design, requiring just a few magnets and some 1/2-inch rubber pads, making it incredibly easy to assemble and print. Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on projects and practical solutions for winter sports!

Key Features of the SkiDock:

Simple DIY Assembly: Just a few basic prints are required, making it accessible even for beginners in DIY projects.
Magnetic Attachment: Easily attaches to your vehicle, providing a secure and stable hold for your skis or snowboard.
Environmentally Conscious: By printing it yourself, you reduce environmental impact and save on costs compared to commercially produced alternatives.
Practical and Compact: Designed to be user-friendly and space-efficient, perfect for ski trips, and easy to store when not in use.
Community-Centric Creation: Developed from a personal need, this project is shared to inspire and benefit fellow winter sports enthusiasts.

Here are the links to the Magnets and Pads used:
- 1/2” Diameter Black Self Adhesive Pads

- 12 Pack Neodymium Bar Magnets 60 x 10 x 3 mm

Print Recommendations:

I am using supports and the Strength Profile, and I find that printing them on their side yields the best results. I also find it beneficial to add a brim on the Connector Piece, although I have discovered that it is not entirely necessary. In terms of keeping the magnet and the connections in place, I prefer using JB Weld. However, I have recently started using 3M VHB tape as an alternative method, and I have found it to be successful so far. If you choose to use glue, ensure that the magnet is free of any oils, and it may be helpful to roughen the surface of the magnet with sandpaper.

Based on the “SnoStrip” but for us DIY folk, and not $50 ;)

Assembly Demo:

Version 3 Update 1/7/23: Note: Not all the photos are reflective of these modifications.

Added middle spacers to decrease the likelihood of scratches on the vehicle.
Added depth (4mm total) for magnet hole. This allows for double-sided adhesive to secure magnets in place, as opposed to superglue (I recommend the 3M VHB Tape)
Modified the design to have a wider slot between risers for wider skis. This will still work with smaller skis but is more reliable for all sizes.

Comment & Rating (27)

@jwinklesky

Just curious if you printed this in PLA like the file shows or switched to another material like ABS.

The designer has replied

@wesleyecc

Hi, I have only printed with PLA so far, but I definitely think ABS should work and end up being more durable! I only use it when I am putting skis on/off the car, so I haven't found that the PLA degrades during the short periods I use it. However, I definitely think ABS would work! Feel free to add the print profile if you do end up using ABS. I actually want to try it with TPU soon to see if that works and if it can conform to more cars.

@ehagendorff

Replying to @wesleyecc :

I am trying this in TPU right now. I figured this would have been done in PETG, and started the strength print with that, but it peeled. I decided to try TPU with the standard profile first to get an idea how/if it goes together well with the material and will redo with strength profile. 'Worst case, I use PLA strength profile and build it out. Wondering if the assembly will be 'easier' or okay with TPU. Hopefully I'll know in a few hours. Thank you so much for making this by the way! The amount of times my kids have knocked 3 sets of skis/snowboards down the car on the cement..huge help! I'll check for JB Weld in the garage, or buy the 3M tape for sure.

@wesleyecc

Replying to @ehagendorff :

Ohh sweet let me know how it goes! The only thing I could think of being a problem is the magnets could run the risk of popping off if they get bent too far. Would love to hear how your experience is with it though!

@buenos

Print Profile

Strength 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Turned out great. Yet to test it but seems like it will work well. tested and works great.

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The designer has replied

@wesleyecc

Awesome thanks for the feedback! Let me know if you run into any problems. I also am now starting to reccomend using JB weld to glue the magnets in as that stuff holds stuper well! The other ways could totally still work too.

@SierraWiskey

Works great! love it and added some color.

@abraxist2

Looks great! What glue did you use for the magnets? I regretfully did not scuff the surface but the two sided adhesive did not hold so I need to add a little help.

The designer has replied

@wesleyecc

Hey! I used superglue and actually took to hold it in place while drying. I just made another one though and tried it without glue by using the 3M VHB tape and so far it's been working great! I plan on updating this with a slightly deeper slot for the VHB tape instead of glue. Hope that helps!

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@wesleyecc

Update added. Hope that helps!

@abraxist2

Replying to @wesleyecc :

I ended up using super glue as well. One note is that there was enough flexibility in the one I printed that the magnets could touch the car. I just covered the magnets with some thin vinyl tape I had which should also help in case a magnet breaks. (Edit: I see V3 added extra bumpers). For the RAV4 we tried it with this weekend it worked ok but it required some care to make sure the skis didn't touch the car due to the contours of the car not really providing a great mounting spot. I'll likely modify it to something taller.

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@user_1201352219

I am trying to print this on a non Bambu lab printer and for some reason the slicer is making it really small what is the correct scaling?

The designer has replied

@wesleyecc

Hey! It's probably an issue of mm to inches that you're running into, and for me, usually scaling in Cura by 2540% (mm to in conversion) seems to do the trick. But just for reference, the "Side A" piece when laid on its side like in the photo should be 203.19 x 50.8 x 38.1 mm. I hope that helps!

@user_1201352219

Replying to @wesleyecc :

thanks i used prusa slicer instead of cura and that fixed it

@SierraWiskey

Print Profile

Strength 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Printing was stright forward and was flawless.

The designer has replied

@wesleyecc

You rock thanks for the review! Let me know if you have any questions or requests for updates/ added features! I want this model to be easy and useful to any of our 3d printer/ ski/ board community!

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@jshea.iphone

Excellent work on this model! I'm still waiting on the magnets from amazon but the print came out fantastic... Sturdy and well designed!

The designer has replied

@wesleyecc

Awesome thanks so much! Let me know if you have any questions or requests for updates/ added features! I totally want this model to be easy and useful to any of our 3d printer/ ski/ board community!