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DIY BD Stealth cover

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So I'm looking at pics of this piece of plastic and thinking that $70 is a bit high. 

 

Has anyone tried to 3d-print their own version of this? I mean, it's just a piece of plastic with 5 holes and a set screw. I was thinking about scanning the stock VP44 cover and printing my own version that I could release for free on Thingiverse or the like so anyone can make their own.

 

Anybody have a spare VP44 cover they can ship me?

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  • backcountrymountains
    backcountrymountains

    Well, I wouldn't be saving any money, but everyone in the future that wants to print a cover instead of paying $70 would save money.    I'd be open-sourcing it to help out everybody.

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    People like you is what makes the difference in this world among others on this site 

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I like the idea, but the cost in time to scan and design would likely out weigh the $70.   

 

 

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Well, I wouldn't be saving any money, but everyone in the future that wants to print a cover instead of paying $70 would save money. 

 

I'd be open-sourcing it to help out everybody.

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    4 hours ago, backcountrymountains said:

    Well, I wouldn't be saving any money, but everyone in the future that wants to print a cover instead of paying $70 would save money. 

     

    I'd be open-sourcing it to help out everybody.

    People like you is what makes the difference in this world among others on this site :hug:

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    The original stealth cover was designed as a plastic cover with holes drilled. Then the tap hole was threaded in the plastic. Common to strip out. Then it was updated to a hex hole on the back that is snug enough to hold the nut with plastic tension. Then the screw threads into the nut now. I've got both versions of covers the old is in my toolbox and the current upgraded on the pump now. 

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