This is honestly, a dumb (but fun) idea.
Strap a tent peg at the end of a broomstick.
The threading works on dollar tree broomsticks. The weight balance is actually quite good on a dollar tree broomstick. Feels like a javelin.
In all seriousness:
- I sketched this for hanging string lights. Stab a broomstick to the ground and hang some lights.
- You can also use this for poor-man's fencing. Not recommended, but you could.
- It is not designed for poking people. Please do not poke people.
Files:
- spear.stl
- spearConnector.stl This is intentionally hollow for printing without support in the inside of the tube. Print vertical, with spear-receiving side facing the sky (away from plate).
For SCAD people:
- Stuff all the files in the same directory. It includes dependencies.
- spear.scad has all the code.
- spearConnector() and resizedStrengthenedSpear() are the entry points for spearConnector.stl and spear.stl, respectively.
What to do after printing:
- Stick the non-pointy end into the connector. Secure with zip tie.
- Screw the connector onto a broom stick.
Printing at 0.02mm is probably best bet. I print it at 0.03mm because I am impatient and lazy.
