Description
Unique variation of the Shimano AX bottle, this ‘clamshell’ enables the bottle body to be easily 3D printed into a carry case. The clamshell can be used to carry spares, nutrition or a tube in a rag. The clamshell hold together using friction with the screw cap as a lock. It isn’t perfect, but it is pretty cool as a modern take.
These are ‘.STL’ files, digital 3d models of the original Shimano AX bottle and nozzle parts.
Professionally scanned by a specialist that works with high-end engineering firms (F1, aerospace).
I had these made to explore the potential to 3D parts, not a bottle to actually drink from, just to complete the look on your bike or to replace missing or damaged parts.
As far as I know, it is not currently possible to print a bottle in suitable material to use directly or as a perfect match to the original.
Of course, as technology develops or if you have access to suitable equipment, you can use the files as a basis for other methods of manufacture.
The files are very large and sent via file-sharing services within 24hrs of your order.
No guarantee given for the files, or any products made from them – please treat this as experimental work used at your own risk and for your own requirements (not commercial application).
Please share any progress made in the Facebook group.
Contact me here for more information.
hoods@shimanoax.com
