Hey everyone,
I designed and made a custom 3D printed thumb shelf for the AT and AX platforms. I wanted to share some pictures and information to see if anyone else would be interested in them.
The unique part about this design is how it bolts to the chassis with ZERO permanent modification whatsoever. It will work on both the AT and AX, at this point I’m not sure if it will work on the AE or AW. I utilize a printed insert with a threaded feature to replace the AI logo button (you know, the one that always falls on the floor when you take the skins off ?). Then a second screw threads into a metal insert in the chassis itself. So other than a 2.5mm Allen wrench and a pliers, no special tools are required.
This thing is rock solid. I made a few revisions and have the size/shape to where I like it, but I will be sending some prototypes off to friends to test out and give me feedback. So what you’re seeing now is a sort-of-final prototype.
With the AT install, the thumb rest will delete the bolt-side flush cup. On the AX install it will delete the plastic “stock capture” piece, meaning the folding stock won’t click in place anymore. But it will still fold all the way and not contact the thumb rest.
Let me know what you think, and if you’d be interested in buying one when the design is final. I don’t have a firm price, but I’m thinking it will be in the neighborhood of $30. It will be available in right and left handed versions.
If I get some interest, I will create a Group Buy thread and go from there.
Thanks!
I designed and made a custom 3D printed thumb shelf for the AT and AX platforms. I wanted to share some pictures and information to see if anyone else would be interested in them.
The unique part about this design is how it bolts to the chassis with ZERO permanent modification whatsoever. It will work on both the AT and AX, at this point I’m not sure if it will work on the AE or AW. I utilize a printed insert with a threaded feature to replace the AI logo button (you know, the one that always falls on the floor when you take the skins off ?). Then a second screw threads into a metal insert in the chassis itself. So other than a 2.5mm Allen wrench and a pliers, no special tools are required.
This thing is rock solid. I made a few revisions and have the size/shape to where I like it, but I will be sending some prototypes off to friends to test out and give me feedback. So what you’re seeing now is a sort-of-final prototype.
With the AT install, the thumb rest will delete the bolt-side flush cup. On the AX install it will delete the plastic “stock capture” piece, meaning the folding stock won’t click in place anymore. But it will still fold all the way and not contact the thumb rest.
Let me know what you think, and if you’d be interested in buying one when the design is final. I don’t have a firm price, but I’m thinking it will be in the neighborhood of $30. It will be available in right and left handed versions.
If I get some interest, I will create a Group Buy thread and go from there.
Thanks!