{"product_id":"scaled-up-vortex-style-tripod-training-model-diy-pvc-3d-print-files","title":"Scaled-Up Vortex-Style Tripod Training Model | DIY PVC 3D Print Files","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a larger tabletop training setup with this scaled-up DIY PVC adaptation of our original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:6 Arizona Vortex-style model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis digital package provides the printable main components and accessories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou supply the PVC pipe, fittings, and metal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing you to choose leg lengths to suit your training space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur pictured build measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 inches tall × 32 inches wide (1,067 × 813 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Finished dimensions vary with pipe lengths, fittings, and configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRequired PVC Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied components are designed specifically for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estandard Schedule 40 PVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired pipe fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue A-frame head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½-inch PVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e passes through the head sockets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange gin-pole head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½-inch PVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e passes through its socket\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoot adapters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInsert \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einside ¾-inch PVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lower legs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmni-Pod collars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earound the outside of ¾-inch PVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pipe sizes are required for the supplied files to fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sizes are nominal plumbing sizes, not measured outside diameters. Do not substitute CTS CPVC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBuild Your Own Legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint the components, then assemble your legs using the specified pipe sizes and compatible fittings. Our pictured build uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 14-inch sections of ¾-inch PVC per leg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, connected with threaded plumbing fittings, and one \u003cstrong\u003e7 ⅜-inch section of ½-inch PVC upper section per leg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can choose different pipe lengths. This is a scaled-up adaptation of our original model, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a complete model at one fixed scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry-fit your assembly before drilling. Check pipe seating, pin alignment, and clearance as the orange head pivots. Pipe projecting above the blue head must remain clear of the other pipes and moving components. Upper-pipe cut lengths depend on your fittings and desired projection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePrintable Pins \u0026amp; Metal Alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrintable retaining pins are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You may instead use suitable metal bolts or retaining pins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead to PVC pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 mm \/ M4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeet to PVC pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 mm \/ M4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue-to-orange head hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 mm \/ M5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor metal bolts, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM4 × 35 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM5 × 45 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are suggested starting lengths. Verify fit with your chosen washers and nuts. Hinge fasteners must allow the orange head to pivot freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBall-and-Socket Foot Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal hardware is required to secure the ball-and-socket retaining clips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 bolts and 4 nuts per foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 bolts and 12 nuts for three feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested hardware: M4 × 30 mm button-head bolts with matching M4 nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylock nuts are optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the first assembled foot for secure ball retention and free movement. These fasteners are separate from the pins that attach the feet to the PVC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePrintable Drilling Jigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrilling jig files are included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help locate and align the retaining-pin holes in the ½-inch and ¾-inch PVC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\/64-inch drill bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the PVC pin holes. Secure the pipe and jig, test on scrap first, and verify the actual pin fit before drilling your final pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Need:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compatible 3D printer and filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½-inch and ¾-inch Schedule 40 PVC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible plumbing fittings for your chosen leg arrangement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePipe-cutting and drilling tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired foot-assembly bolts and nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted retaining pins or suitable metal alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRope and other accessories for your training setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for firefighters, by firefighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore hands-on practice. More conversations around the training table. More opportunities to build understanding - one small-scale setup at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:Bightsizeroperescue@yahoo.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebightsizeroperescue@yahoo.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor message us on Facebook!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTABLETOP TRAINING USE ONLY:\u003c\/strong\u003e These miniatures are not load-rated and must never be used for actual rescue, climbing, fall protection, supporting people or animals, or lifting heavy loads. They are intended only for tabletop demonstrations and training. Do not use them to support people, animals, or equipment. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTabletop practice does not replace qualified instruction, approved rescue equipment, or full-scale hands-on training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload. Print. Train.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIGHT SIZE ROPE RESCUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67906722562368,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6272\/3392\/files\/61ADCD7A-3B72-4C96-B2A0-DEFD9CCCE0F3.png?v=1793310057","url":"https:\/\/bight-size-rope-rescue.myshopify.com\/products\/scaled-up-vortex-style-tripod-training-model-diy-pvc-3d-print-files","provider":"BIGHT SIZE ROPE RESCUE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}