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by tommoir83
Sun Aug 30, 2026 2:39 pm
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9507

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

Fantastic, these look amazing. My brother-in-law had a go at printing one of the resin versions off last night for me (for info he reckons it was about £2.50 in filament material cost). Looks like it screws together well, but the finish isn't as smooth as your prints. Did you have to sand them, or ...
by tommoir83
Wed Aug 05, 2026 7:10 pm
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9507

Re: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL


I've had a go at putting together some STL files at https://github.com/TrigpointingUK/platform/tree/main/cad/stl
These are an accurate replica of the original North Ockendon plug, to be screwed into place and held with allen bolts. A 3mm cotter pin prevents the inner plug being removed, and a 32 ...
by tommoir83
Fri Jul 24, 2026 9:14 pm
Forum: TrigpointingUK Forum
Topic: Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL
Replies: 16
Views: 9507

Looking for a 3D-printable trig pillar cap blueprint/STL

Hi all,

I’ve seen a few images here where people have used 3D-printed pillar caps to bring old trigs back to something like spec, and I’d love to get my hands on a copy.

Does anyone have a blueprint, STL file, or scan they’d be willing to share (or point me toward)? Happy to credit/pay for the ...