Mini Drill Grass Trimmer

Mini Drill Grass Trimmer 🌿

This 3D-printed grass trimmer is a cost-effective solution for trimming small patches of grass or weeds. The gearbox offers a 9:1 speed increase, allowing the cutting blade to reach speeds of up to 13,500 RPM when paired with a standard drill. This makes it a powerful and affordable alternative to traditional grass trimmers.

 

The attachment features a standard drill bit input, meaning it is compatible with any drill. Simply connect the trimmer to your drill, and you’re ready to start cutting.

 

⚠️WARNING⚠️

The gearbox is designed for a 9:1 speed increase. This means that with a standard drill operating at around 1500 RPM, the blades will spin at approximately 13,500 RPM.

For safety reasons, set a torque limit on your drill and gradually increase the speed.

Also, for safety reasons (and this shouldn't need to be said), BE CAREFUL. This is a tool, not a toy!
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Hardware required:

• 1 standard drill (max speed ~1500 RPM)
• 5 × M3x16 flat head
• 5 × M3 nuts
• 2 × M3x20 self tapping screw
• 7 × M3x8 self tapping screw
• 8 × MR105zz
• 6 × 6702zz
• 2 × Dowel D5x10
• 1 × Dowel D5x25

Self tapping screws can be replaced with standard machine screws but self tapping would be more secure

Side sectional view: