Round Bars Pipes and Rods Connections

Set of round bar connectors for rods with diameters between 5mm - 40mm

Features:

- Press-fit of the round bars

- Countersunk screw locking holes

- Holes for tensile force absorption

Customizer: https://makerworld.com/de/models/825780-round-rod-connections#profileId-978553

Changelog:

28.03.2025: Added geometry d_d_d_d_d_d

Available connectors:

(d_d_d → 6_6_6 for 6mm round bars)

d_d_d_d_d_d

d_d_d_d_d

d_d_d_d

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d_d_d flat

d_d

d_d flat

d_foot

Materials:

- Smooth dowel rods made of beech wood are suitable as round bars (tested 6mm, 8mm, and 15mm).

- For screwing, M3 wood screws without shaft and with countersunk head are suitable. The length should be at least ½ of the diameter.

- A thin steel wire rope (1-2mm) can be used for tensile force absorption.

Extensions:

If you are looking for something to attach to round bars, check out this model of a well designed clip for different diameters:

https://www.printables.com/model/1216633-clip-for-rods-pipes-and-round-bars-with-screw-moun

In order to increase the strength of the connectors even more, check out this model:

https://www.printables.com/model/1231111-reinforcing-element-5-times-stronger-for-round-bar

Community:

I appreciate the community aspect of 3D printing and am pleased to share my models for everyone to use.

If you decide to print connectors, I invite you to share pictures of your finished models. Seeing how others utilize these designs can be beneficial for everyone. I also encourage you to provide feedback on the included print profiles. Your experiences and suggestions can help improve the designs and assist others in achieving better results.