02/06/2024
As promised...in order to replicate a connector no longer in production for the 1956 main chassis harness, Lark Works first had to 3D print a tool to aid in applying a special sleeve over the bullet terminal. First, we designed the tool in 3D modeling software that we had to purchase separately. Then that model was transferred to a free software that the 3D printer company provided with the machine. That software prepares the 3D model for printing, which we used a PLA plastic spool as material. Below is a series of photos showing that whole process. This all took months to research the connectors as there are 3 versions of the connector that used the same part number, then gather all the connector materials, then to purchase a 3D printer and learn the software ourselves to make a tool, and finally printing the tool which worked the 1st time! It's challenges like this that keep harness building interesting. We have bigger plans for the 3D printer, but that's still in the planning stages...keep watching this space for updates!