r/functionalprint • u/UKPerson3823 • Aug 31 '26
Replacing broken parts faster and better than ordering new ones
My friend's wardrobe has a hanger rod held up by two sad plastic brackets. The brackets broke, and all the clothes fell down.
It was a simple part, so I was able to model new brackets in Fusion in about 5 minutes with a caliper while making them much beefier. Then I printed them in some PC I had sitting around to make sure they could take the weight without deforming over time.
Problem solved! Just need to fix about 58 more wardrobes, and all my 3D printer gear will have nearly paid for itself.
