Thank you for publishing this design. Just finished it and it an easy print build. Only issues I had was with the overhang on the build plate. Did not mater too much as it was covered by the insert.
@@iconicfab The integrated support did not prevent drooping in that area of the insert. Very minor cosmetic issue that was covered by the insert. If you are going to redesign that part, then you might consider a screw in insert because I am afraid that I will likely melt the insert and need to replace it in the future. An easier to replace insert would be great so one does not have to replace the entire base plate.
Just ordered the linear slide from your printables project page (option 2). I am not sure of the material of the linear rail. I noticed the spine for the press just sits on the base and is connected via the linear rail. If the linear rail I ordered turns out to be plastic then I might need to think about adding a joint that would take some of flex between the base and spine. Thank you for the project and all the documentation!
It’s steel, both options listed. Very budget savy versions though - as I want to keep BOM with fairly accessible parts but *good enough* for the purpose.
@@littlefrank90 if I felt confident in getting 30 inserts in manually with a soldering iron in the hand, I wouldn't have a need for the press in the first place.
@@PeterPetermann it's really not all that hard. You just have to take it slow and press them in a little at a time. I put them in for years with just the standard tip that comes with the Pinecil without messing any up, until I recently got a set of tips made for them. This press isn't necessary at all. It's just a QOL improvement if you're installing A LOT of inserts regularly.
While I can respect the effort that went into this, all you need is a cone tip soldering iron and a small flat piece of metal. Push the insert in most of the way with the soldering iron and then finish it with the flat metal. 100% perfect every time.
I went ahead and ordered everything to build this awesome heatset press. I saw a mod on printables that provides a new center for the linear rail so you can go 400mm. I thought maybe that would be to top heavy so I went for the standard 300mm build. I printed everything out and went ahead to assemble it. Turned out Amazon screwed up and sent me a 350mm rail even though I clearly ordered the 300mm. So my Stealth Press was all built and fully functional but with a 50mm section of the rail not backed up by any printed part and the keyback holder only being held by 1 screw as the second attachment point was 50mm to low to reach. Mind you - it was perfectly fine and fully functional and sturdy as any. It just looked a tiny bit odd. I posted a comment on printables and the totally awesome person that created the 400mm center piece went ahead and modd'ed me up the 50mm piece to fill in my blank. Now it's a one of a kind 350mm Stealth Press just like I originally wanted and I couldn't be happier. Thank You so much to Iconic Fab and to JustinDelpero_300041 for saving my day.
CNC Kitchen tips are the ones I can recommend. If you are located in US: kb-3d.com/store/tools-equipment/976-cnckitchen-heat-set-insert-tool-kit-ts100ts101-1688693301779.html?affp=14933 (for TS100/101). Check their offering they have for “generic” and “Weller” style as well. If you are located in EU, check CNC kitchen offering directly: cnckitchen.store/collections/soldering-tips-and-sets
If you have a condition causing limited dexterity I can see this being useful. For everyone else just practice putting a few in by hand and you will be fine. It doesn't take any great skill because the holes align the heatset semi automatically. Just having a proper flat heatset tip for your tool does far more for accuracy than anything else. These things will just end up collecting dust and taking up space because you aren't going to pull it all out just to do a few inserts.
So this is what it leads to you, some people may have tons of time to do this tedious work. Dont be an ass and state what other may or may not end up doing. Its a great project
@@deeply999 Lol, OK buddy. I'm sure you'll bring out your whole assembly to put two inserts in a new part. Have at it. There is a thing called human nature though and we all share in it. Meanwhile, I've seen far too many people asking if they need to build one of these type of things before they build their printer, and then how do they build it without a press thing to build a press thing. Do we build a jig to hold parts that aren't flat? Because if the hole isn't held parallel it doen't matter how straight the insert is pushed. Its just adding complexity and steps to what is a simple task
I have good dexterity but have always had shaky hands. I use my pinecel constantly and try to mitigate the wobble to the best of my ability. I'm late 30's now and my hands are just as shaky as a kid, any tool that makes it easier for me is a godsend. As I said, I have good dexterity and play tennis/squash/table tennis absolutely fine, but soldering accurately is my nemesis. I don't use inserts that often so probably won't print this, but don't judge others based on your own capability.
I think I'm decent at inserting them by hand, but I'd still like a press... But I feel like linear rails are just too much for this. Edit: I guess it's not as expensive as I imagined, so maybe it's right for the job after all.
This is a very great project! Well done, mate. 👌🏼
Thank you for publishing this design. Just finished it and it an easy print build. Only issues I had was with the overhang on the build plate. Did not mater too much as it was covered by the insert.
What was the issue exactly with that section?
@@iconicfab The integrated support did not prevent drooping in that area of the insert. Very minor cosmetic issue that was covered by the insert. If you are going to redesign that part, then you might consider a screw in insert because I am afraid that I will likely melt the insert and need to replace it in the future. An easier to replace insert would be great so one does not have to replace the entire base plate.
Just ordered the linear slide from your printables project page (option 2). I am not sure of the material of the linear rail. I noticed the spine for the press just sits on the base and is connected via the linear rail. If the linear rail I ordered turns out to be plastic then I might need to think about adding a joint that would take some of flex between the base and spine.
Thank you for the project and all the documentation!
It’s steel, both options listed. Very budget savy versions though - as I want to keep BOM with fairly accessible parts but *good enough* for the purpose.
Where can i find that tray you used to hole thw hardware. I would love to print that.
Great project. Just finished mine tonight, but one question. What is that blue filament you used on yours? I've been looking for that kind of blue!
This is 3DO ASA Makita Blue. If you are in EU, source through 3DO.DK. If US - Fabreeko.
Is the pinecil easy to remove/reattach? Or is it meant to be a permanent part of the stealth press?
looks nice, and even every time. Thanks for sharing
damn this press looks nice, i'm just not sure how i'd get the inserts in clean to build it without having a press 😆
You could use a soldering iron.
@@littlefrank90 if I felt confident in getting 30 inserts in manually with a soldering iron in the hand, I wouldn't have a need for the press in the first place.
@@PeterPetermann it's really not all that hard. You just have to take it slow and press them in a little at a time. I put them in for years with just the standard tip that comes with the Pinecil without messing any up, until I recently got a set of tips made for them. This press isn't necessary at all. It's just a QOL improvement if you're installing A LOT of inserts regularly.
;) good one
It's a novelty build for those seriously asking. You don't need some crazy contraption to insert heatsets.
A really elegant design 👌 😊
While I can respect the effort that went into this, all you need is a cone tip soldering iron and a small flat piece of metal. Push the insert in most of the way with the soldering iron and then finish it with the flat metal. 100% perfect every time.
Super RAD, excellent design!
AWESOME design. It looks really cool. I find myself wondering if it would be better with a 350mm linear rail though.
I went ahead and ordered everything to build this awesome heatset press. I saw a mod on printables that provides a new center for the linear rail so you can go 400mm. I thought maybe that would be to top heavy so I went for the standard 300mm build. I printed everything out and went ahead to assemble it. Turned out Amazon screwed up and sent me a 350mm rail even though I clearly ordered the 300mm. So my Stealth Press was all built and fully functional but with a 50mm section of the rail not backed up by any printed part and the keyback holder only being held by 1 screw as the second attachment point was 50mm to low to reach. Mind you - it was perfectly fine and fully functional and sturdy as any. It just looked a tiny bit odd. I posted a comment on printables and the totally awesome person that created the 400mm center piece went ahead and modd'ed me up the 50mm piece to fill in my blank. Now it's a one of a kind 350mm Stealth Press just like I originally wanted and I couldn't be happier. Thank You so much to Iconic Fab and to JustinDelpero_300041 for saving my day.
@@MidMadn There is a mod for 350mm and 400mm already. I build it with the 350mm mod given that is what I had lying around. Works very well.
Wait.... but you USED the press to BUILD the press. lol
Makes you wonder…
Who 3D printed the first 3D printer?
Where did you get that tip for your iron?
Good question... I´m still searching too...
CNC Kitchen tips are the ones I can recommend. If you are located in US: kb-3d.com/store/tools-equipment/976-cnckitchen-heat-set-insert-tool-kit-ts100ts101-1688693301779.html?affp=14933 (for TS100/101). Check their offering they have for “generic” and “Weller” style as well.
If you are located in EU, check CNC kitchen offering directly: cnckitchen.store/collections/soldering-tips-and-sets
You need a stealth press in order to build your stealth press
Nope, you do not :)
where can I find a screw organizer like this?
Not sure what you meant. If square trays - Gridfinity, if parts tray, than this - www.printables.com/model/605838-smaller-less-thin-hexagon-parts-tray
@@iconicfab Yes that's it. I couldn't find it on my own. Thanks a lot. And thanks for the video too
If you have a condition causing limited dexterity I can see this being useful. For everyone else just practice putting a few in by hand and you will be fine. It doesn't take any great skill because the holes align the heatset semi automatically. Just having a proper flat heatset tip for your tool does far more for accuracy than anything else.
These things will just end up collecting dust and taking up space because you aren't going to pull it all out just to do a few inserts.
So this is what it leads to you, some people may have tons of time to do this tedious work. Dont be an ass and state what other may or may not end up doing. Its a great project
@@deeply999 Lol, OK buddy. I'm sure you'll bring out your whole assembly to put two inserts in a new part. Have at it. There is a thing called human nature though and we all share in it. Meanwhile, I've seen far too many people asking if they need to build one of these type of things before they build their printer, and then how do they build it without a press thing to build a press thing. Do we build a jig to hold parts that aren't flat? Because if the hole isn't held parallel it doen't matter how straight the insert is pushed. Its just adding complexity and steps to what is a simple task
If I had to do like 150 inserts, yeah I’m building this thing. 10 or 20? My cone tip TS-80 is coming out.
I have good dexterity but have always had shaky hands. I use my pinecel constantly and try to mitigate the wobble to the best of my ability. I'm late 30's now and my hands are just as shaky as a kid, any tool that makes it easier for me is a godsend. As I said, I have good dexterity and play tennis/squash/table tennis absolutely fine, but soldering accurately is my nemesis.
I don't use inserts that often so probably won't print this, but don't judge others based on your own capability.
OR.... just get good at putting inserts in without all this bullshit
I think I'm decent at inserting them by hand, but I'd still like a press... But I feel like linear rails are just too much for this. Edit: I guess it's not as expensive as I imagined, so maybe it's right for the job after all.
sure, ruin lots of prints, and even when you're good at it, don't be machine accurate, just because one asshole on UA-cam said "git gud"
Is the pinecil easy to remove/reattach? Or is it meant to be a permanent part of the stealth press?