Tools and Materials

This is everything you’ll need to make your own 5 Tendons Climbing Holds.

Click here for our How To Guide.

 

Tools

  • Belt sander, hand or bench. Bench is best.
  • Hand Drill/Press
  • 10mm & 6mm drill bit
  • 3D Printer – note: if you don’t have one, please see our Suppliers page for a 3D printing service near you to get your holds printed. Or if you are in the market for a printer, checkout BambuLabs.com

 

Materials

  • 3/8 Stainless Steel Washers
  • Polyester Resin, we find that Tooling Resin works best.
  • PETG 3D Printer Filament (only use PETG) in various primary colours to match the acrylic paint you buy. Or just buy white filament to finish in any colour you want.
  • Dry washed sand, fine. Let the sun dry it out well and good first.
  • Acrylic Paint, various primary colours
  • Sand paper, 80-120 grit
  • Cheapest super glue you can find
  • Acetone for clean up of resin
  • Spray Paint is optional to use with seived sand as a surfacing option

Note: Only print with PETG resin. All other resins do not work well with Polyester resin.

PPE

 

Sundries

  • Catalyst Measuring Bottle
  • Trays filled with sand to do the casting. Can be plastic or made from wood.
  • Fine metal seive (optional)
  • Large paper cups
  • Stiring tool. A metal rod works well, can be easily cleaned.
  • Cheap paint brushes 25mm

 

 

Warning: Do not wear loose clothing while using a belt sander or drill and always wear eye protection. Always ensure you wear an appropriate face mask and gloves when handling resin.

Note: Use Acetone for clean up of resin off brushes and workspace.