I would buy mesh and print a ring to hold it in place.
The ring in brass fixates the mesh fine, its the mesh itself that´s the problem. Originally in brass but very very thin and fragile. I need the mesh to be sturdier and will print it in ASA. Can it be done you think?
It’s more of a question of spacing between holes really… have to be able to fit at least one line width between them, so it may become a matter of desired vs. achievable hole density vs. strength. A 0.2mm nozzle probably. I haven’t tried anything quite like this, though personally I’d give it a shot. Hopefully someone with actual experience will chime in!
A quick/dirty test might be a simple flat plate with zero top/bottom layers, some walls, and an infill like honeycomb.
-Max
My somewhat informed opinion is that it will not work because the print’s holes will be too inconsistent and more fragile than the brass.
However, I would say it is an interesting experiment and would love to see the results. The cost is mostly due to time.
Another option is to contact the manufacture or reseller and see if replacement brass screens are available and buy a bunch of them. Or, find a better watering wand with something like 316 stainless steel.
I tried exactly that, and after doing quite a few test prints with a 0.2 nozzle, I gave up. You can get a mesh filter, but it’s never as fine as the original one. The problem isn’t the mesh itself, but rather that the water jet removes material due to the pressure. Then individual holes get clogged or break off, and the water jet looks terrible afterward.
I actually tried this as a project for a month and gave up. If you have more success, please post about it. Don’t underestimate how much water can wear away the material.
