3D printable Jig for gluing up Dlux Fab Loaded Dice 2.2" Wheels

[HumboldtEF]

I made this 3D printable jig a while back and forgot to upload it. Its for gluing the center sections of the wheels for Dlux Fab Loaded Dice 2.2" wheels, specifically keeping everything centered. I wanted these wheels for years but never liked the idea of how they needed to be cut and glued. This jig makes the gluing much easier and less risky.

Its available to download on thingiverse: Dlux Fab Loaded Dice 2.2" Wheel Glue Up Jig by HumboldtEF

The jigs centers off of the tire bead on both sides. The male side with the 3 tabs sticking up locates the inner wheel and is to be used on the side being not being glued. The other side (the short piece) is used to press everything together for gluing.

Its intended for gluing one side at a time.

Sorry I forgot to snap pics of it in use but its pretty straightforward.

I put the jigs in place loosely, pulling the inner wheel away from the tire enough for me to apply the tire glue then press it all together. This jig isn't used for gluing the wheel faces on.

 

[HumboldtEF]

I put together a short video showing how this jig is used. I didn't have an unassembled Loaded Dice wheel to show so hopefully a 2.2" tire does the job.

 

[Lashlee]

This is killer!!! I absolutely detest gluing up those tires and trying to get them centered.

Thanks!!

 

[JatoTheRipper]

I probably won't ever use this, but thanks for sharing. Cool stuff!

 

[HumboldtEF]

Yeah I might only use this once myself but hopefully this can be useful to others.