I just converted to the Taom chalk, and didn't like the round shape. I made a square box closer to Masters. The hole at the bottom is to push the chalk out with a finger.
3D Printed Taom square chalk holder
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I wasn’t sure how this chalk wears. I had another design where the chalk could be flipped and put in the other side of the holder with a shallower lip for thinner chalk.
Here is a free link to a stl for a circular holder:
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Chalk Holder for Taom by oz1051
Simple chalk holder for Taom-size billiard chalk. Has a recess in the bottom to hold a N35 magnet.
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Could print a spacer to go under the chalk...
We really need a retracting design if we're going properly overboard.
I made some changes. New on the left, old on the right. I added a lip at the bottom for a better grip. I also made the hole to push the chalk out much smaller. My finger was slipping inside while chalking, and it was bothering me. Now you need a pencil or a key to push the chalk out.
Both changes make it more comfortable to use, but it's still not as good as Master's. The material is too slippery.
Both changes make it more comfortable to use, but it's still not as good as Master's. The material is too slippery.
maybe add a little patch of knurling on the sides. i did that when my carving knife sheaths came out too slippery
If bambu's slicer has a fuzzy skin setting, try that first. If not, make it out of TPU.
Thanks! I never heard of that. I found the setting and a quick video on it. I'll try it now.
The fuzzy skin worked great. WAY better grip. I like the one now without the lip, with the fuzzy skin.
Flakeandrun
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Super cool! These are awesome. I can find similar on Taobao, but making your own is really bad ass. Good work!
You could stick something magnetic in the bottom? I wouldn't make it halve as high, as someone suggested, but I would certainly slightly lower the height. It wears incredibly slowly in my experience, and because of the round shape, it's more accessible due to having no corners that need reaching. I don't think it's necessary to halve the size.
You could stick something magnetic in the bottom? I wouldn't make it halve as high, as someone suggested, but I would certainly slightly lower the height. It wears incredibly slowly in my experience, and because of the round shape, it's more accessible due to having no corners that need reaching. I don't think it's necessary to halve the size.
Also interested...
I was going to suggest wrapping the slick one with a Masters label....
Try printing it n TPU...you will get a much better grip and I think it makes the holder more durable....and the fuzzy skin setting does help...I think it looks better as well.
I posted pics in the Taom thread a while back..I make one I call the comfort grip....I actually make it for all chalk types....it has finger indents on the side...also has a press fit cover for when in case...
Currently working on a magnet design with clip.
I posted pics in the Taom thread a while back..I make one I call the comfort grip....I actually make it for all chalk types....it has finger indents on the side...also has a press fit cover for when in case...
Currently working on a magnet design with clip.
DeeDeeCues
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Have you tried snap joints yet for fitting the two halves together?
Nice.
I was also thinking of something like yours, with just a few fingers coming down instead of surrounding the whole circle (of the taom). The taom is actually a bit larger diameter than the masters is square.
This is just one piece, the chalk slips in from one end.
Just the 'corners' to make the round cube square without adding bulk to all sides....
