3d printed DIY quad sticks

[takbok]

A small update since I'm taking a bit longer to get everything done.

• Quad stick kits are most all printed so are about a week away from completion.
• I've sent out 3d models to most folks who have asked - a bit of politeness and common courtesy always helps when communicating with me.
• 5th leg kit design in progress.
• Tikka T3 swept bolt handle design 90% complete.

I have a lot on the go and haven't been out stalking as much as I'd like so hope to correct the balance soon.

 

[Muganic]

Many thanks takbok, printing finished and assembly done. Excuse the colours, it’s what we had on hand . Have shoulder screws ordered but M5 x 20 Philips head are doing the job for now ($2.54 au for 10 screws and nuts). Pleased to say the first shot over them nailed a rabbit at 130m - I wouldn’t have done that offhand! They work extremely well. I saw some mention of a fifth leg, how does this work? Thanks again, Bill.

 

[takbok]

Thank you @Muganic that was quick, I think you're the first person that's successfully printed a set too. I love the colours - great job by you and your son!!

5th leg to be finished this weekend I hope - will attach to what you have.

Pics you emailed below:

 

[Muganic]

Thanks @Flash G 74 that's a good point re rear yoke. Will evaluate!

Support the idea of a rear yoke that will stop the rifle from falling sideways off the sticks if not being held. Admittedly I set my rifles’ front sling swivel in front of the front rest and the rear yoke in front of the rear sling swivel so the rifle is stable front to rear. Of course not everyone might have sling swivels fitted I understand but if the rifle is stable it would free up another hand for maybe binoculars or reloading etc

 

[takbok]

Support the idea of a rear yoke that will stop the rifle from falling sideways off the sticks if not being held. Admittedly I set my rifles’ front sling swivel in front of the front rest and the rear yoke in front of the rear sling swivel so the rifle is stable front to rear. Of course not everyone might have sling swivels fitted I understand but if the rifle is stable it would free up another hand for maybe binoculars or reloading etc

The only thing that stopped me from doing this is that it would be a hindrance to leveling a rifle when shooting sideways from a slope.

It's easy to modify the rear v part though - so will see what I can do when I find some time.

 

[Muganic]

The only thing that stopped me from doing this is that it would be a hindrance to leveling a rifle when shooting sideways from a slope.

It's easy to modify the rear v part though - so will see what I can do when I find some time.

Fair comment Rory, makes sense for those conditions. Pretty flat country where I am so hadn’t considered that. They do a fantastic job as is, love everything about them. Cheers

 

[Flash G 74]

Thank you @Muganic that was quick, I think you're the first person that's successfully printed a set too. I love the colours - great job by you and your son!!

5th leg to be finished this weekend I hope - will attach to what you have.

Pics you emailed below:

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Hello, The V top looks good, For me it holds the stock in better on my tripod

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

Hello, The V top looks good, For me it holds the stock in better on my tripod

Mine are V top, I don’t use all that flat track tat

 

[takbok]

5th leg hardware design in progress for the garden canes.

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

A lovey package arrived this morning, what a cracking addition to the pauper-sticks , easily fitted and now rattle free. Not that they rattled a lot anyway

This set is my client stick set my set I have camo tape on so the only addition that I’m going to do is a couple of terms of electrical type where eclipse so my camo tape doesn’t get ripped up. I’ll post a picture of that bugger as well once I’ve done it.

First class service from @takbok you’re a gentleman

 

[Tim.243]

A lovey package arrived this morning, what a cracking addition to the pauper-sticks , easily fitted and now rattle free. Not that they rattled a lot anyway

This set is my client stick set my set I have camo tape on so the only addition that I’m going to do is a couple of terms of electrical type where eclipse so my camo tape doesn’t get ripped up. I’ll post a picture of that bugger as well once I’ve done it.

First class service from @takbok you’re a gentleman

Very few go the extra mile (not km as Rory works in metric Lee )
Nice touch those clips.

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, Since you started this project Takbok you have come along in leaps on your Rifle Rest designs and many happy SD customers, Well done !!!!

 

[Zio65]

Ci darò un'occhiata. Ho accesso disponibile al 2024/25 tramite il programma di avvio attività di Dassalt Systems, ma scade il mese prossimo. Al momento non vale la pena acquistare un posto, sono troppo impegnato per usarlo, ma farò in modo che tutto ciò che è stato fatto su '24 venga convertito in .step o .iges per un utilizzo futuro. Un vero rompiscatole, soprattutto perché ho un progetto con circa 150 parti assemblate, alcune con molti schemi di componenti lineari.

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, Since you started this project Takbok you have come along in leaps on your Rifle Rest designs and many happy SD customers, Well done !!!!

Hello, Just to add, Have you come up with a Tripod 3 D design top using 6 ft garden Poles ???

 

[takbok]

Hello, Just to add, Have you come up with a Tripod 3 D design top using 6 ft garden Poles ???

I'm making a couple of mini tripod sets today using my existing hardware with a V yoke and an added 5th leg kit. They'll be similar to the Viper flex Minor 3.

 

[Flash G 74]

I'm making a couple of mini tripod sets today using my existing hardware with a V yoke and an added 5th leg kit. They'll be similar to the Viper flex Minor 3.

Look forward to see those

 

[Nimrod1960]

For costing up, If I wanted to make a set with your kit, what spec of carbon fibre tubes would I require ?

 

[takbok]

@Nimrod1960 here's a link the the tubes (2m lengths of 14mm OD x 12mm ID tube):

14mm (12mm) Woven Finish Carbon Fibre Tube; 1m, 2m - Easy Composites

Visual quality, 210g 2x2 twill 3k carbon fibre cloth up to 1.5m wide to buy online with our quality guarantee, careful packaging, fast shipping and price promise.

www.easycomposites.co.uk

Katana composites on ebay is slightly cheaper if you buy the shorter lengths for the takedown version.

 

[Nimrod1960]

@Nimrod1960 here's a link the the tubes (2m lengths of 14mm OD x 12mm ID tube):

14mm (12mm) Woven Finish Carbon Fibre Tube; 1m, 2m - Easy Composites

Visual quality, 210g 2x2 twill 3k carbon fibre cloth up to 1.5m wide to buy online with our quality guarantee, careful packaging, fast shipping and price promise.

www.easycomposites.co.uk

Katana composites on ebay is slightly cheaper if you buy the shorter lengths for the takedown version.

Thanks
Do you know if anybody has gone with Ali tube ?
My knees are shot and I rely on sticks as a third leg.
I have also replaced one of the bolts on each yoke on my bushwares with a ball release pin so they can be split into two walking poles for steadiness when carrying a full roe sack.

 

[takbok]

Thanks
Do you know if anybody has gone with Ali tube ?
My knees are shot and I rely on sticks as a third leg.
I have also replaced one of the bolts on each yoke on my bushwares with a ball release pin so they can be split into two walking poles for steadiness when carrying a full roe sack.

You should be able to use 14mm aluminium tube for the carbon fibre quad stick kits.

Someone has also used these 16mm tubes with a standard kit:

Aluminium Tubes for Crop Cages & Plant Support 16mm | GardenSkill

Long life rust-proof aluminium plant stake tubes to build or extend fruit cages and support plants, trees, flowers, crops & seedlings. Fast UK delivery

www.gardenskill.com