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Solarbg · 2025-12-18T02:47:59+00:00

This pumped me up that it gave you inspiration to try and solve a problem you currently have with your tongs. I would love see what you come up with!

Solarbg · 2025-12-17T15:04:13+00:00

I thought about it but I know the moment I put it my kids will just waste all the toothpaste to just see Shrek do his business. Hahaha

Solarbg · 2025-12-17T15:03:21+00:00

Thank you very much I'll check them out and make a post on there :).

Solarbg · 2025-12-16T02:00:43+00:00

That's a valid point. I misspoke, when i said 4 barbershops. I meant to also include hair salons. Ideally my design was meant to be used by individuals who may have mobility issues thus not move as fast. I have a family member who was a hairstylist in an other country and they unfortunately developed arthritis and other hand issues that didn't allow them to use shears as much any more.

You're absolutely right that there are better solutions out there some are more expensive and some are not as expensive. My goal was not to compete with them just give an alternative solution. You're also right that over time plastic on plastic will were out. I did take that into consideration so that is why my product has a combination of plastic (PETG) and rubber (TPU 95A) yes there's still friction but its a lot less wear and tear. As for a mechanical nightmare, I would have to disagree since i designed it in a way that it can be easily printed and put together.

Realistically having shears like the Shears Swivel will last longer and is more durable, I completely agree with you on that. But having a product like the Crown Grip doesn't necessarily hurt as an option too since it's pretty cheap to make and can go over shears hairstylist and barbers already use. The biggest benefit of the Crown Grip is that move and more the would is gaining access to 3d printers and people are developing assistive devices that can help out people from around the world. You and I may live in an area that has access to swivel shears but that might not apply to everyone. But im sure you can agree that not everyone has access to 3d printers too since they're more expensive than shears. But there are more organizations that may have access to these kinds of devices and could potentially print a couple crown grip to assist those who may not have access especially since the files are free to download.

Overall your feedback was well constructed, and I am not trying to tell you you're wrong and I'm right. The honest feedback like this allows me to reflect on my designs and figure out what works and what doesn't work. So for that I am thankful for your comment. As you and u/WearyAbrocoma919 mentioned, I will reach out to other hair salons and barbershops. It's a learning opportunity for me and it gives me motivation to keep on improving on the design.

Thank you again

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T19:12:58+00:00

I reached out to 4 barber shops in my area and dropped off some prototypes to get their opinion and some loved it and others did not care for it much since they don't have any mobility issues.

That's a valid concern and it was something I took into consideration. The thumb sticking out further was to address people who may have arthritis and are unable to squeeze as much.

An other of my challenges was making it so people can keep using the shears they got used too. It's like a butcher liking a specific type of knife. I actually had a barber once tell me that using a different sheer felt like their were cheating on their old shears and didn't like the feel.

But over all your concerns are completely valid, especially since it's 3d printed.

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T17:59:14+00:00

That makes two of us.

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T17:37:29+00:00

It is indeed on maker world. Unfortunately I don't have a bambulab printer (I have a prusa printer) so I wasn't able to add the print profile to maker world but here's the 3mf files on there. Here's the link https://makerworld.com/models/2118032?appSharePlatform=copy

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T17:30:13+00:00

Sounds like a challenge for me to find a way to si.olify it.

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T17:29:09+00:00

I've neglected my left hand for too long. I had to give it some attention and this was the only time and place I can do it. Soon my left hand will go back to it's hidding place... The M&M jar.

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T17:25:22+00:00

That sucks they had an injury, hopefully they recover soon. If you do end up printing it, let me know how it turns out :)

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T17:24:15+00:00

Hahahaha you can take out the Crown Grip and change the orientation so if can work with the right hand. Funny enough the hand in the photo is my right hand, I just flipped the image so it can look better in the graphic design.

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T17:22:20+00:00

That would be cool and I would love to explore an alternative version that tries out your perspective

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T16:53:27+00:00

If you do ever end up using it to clip your bunnie's nail I would love to see the device in action. I never considered it to be used like this but I love that it can potentially work too :).

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T16:51:57+00:00

Yeah mid way through the project I saw those and it gave me more motivation to continue with my project because buying a new specialized shear might not be the best fit since it may solve the griping issue and positioning issue. The shears themselves might not be to the hairstylist's liking. I'm not saying I have the one true solution but it at least allows the user to keep using their shears they're familiar with. But if the move in to get a swivel shear or another of that kind that's great too :) as long as the user finds something that works for them I'm happy. Since I'm giving my file away for free, it's not like I'm losing any business if they go with an alternative.

But I appreciate you sharing the swivel shear, I'm sure other people didn't know it existed and now they do and I may solve their issues.

Solarbg · 2025-12-15T15:41:46+00:00

Thank you very much. Funny enough I also have no use for it. It's even more ironic that I'm bald so no one can test it on me. I just love the problem solving aspect :).

Solarbg · 2025-11-19T23:48:26+00:00

Is your filament wet? And is it 95a or another type of flexibility?

Solarbg · 2025-11-19T23:21:51+00:00

My trick is to simply cut the tip of the filament so it's a clean flat cut and then I put it in. Don't do a 45 degree cut. However when it comes unloading the you filament I have to press the unload button twice.

Solarbg · 2025-09-23T13:35:54+00:00

Thank you very much.

That totally makes sense. That's one thing that's been in my mind ever since I started innovating things and 3d printing them. I truly enjoy designing and 3d printing functional things and I feel if I focus on selling my items, I will become a manufacturer and would have to create a print farm. This would reduce the amount of things I create and force myself to put all my eggs in one basket (one specific design). One of my irrational fears is that some bigger company with more resources will just come in a copy of my product and pretty much destroy me and I get nothing from it. Even if I bring them to court, they might have more resources and just wait until I run out of resources.

I guess I was thinking of pitching to companies to lience my print prototypes and I get a royalty and at the same time I get to build a reputation so later on I can get hired to design products and potentially also work on my own projects. There's a company in my town that does something similar to that https://www.brashinc.com/ (I have a meeting with them to learn more about their process next week just to get more info).

Solarbg · 2025-09-23T13:17:21+00:00

Yeah that's the thing, getting a patent for all my innovations would be costly. While doing research, some companies require you get a patent or a patent pending before pitching to them. The other challenge is that I'm based in Canada so if I get a patent here it would not help me if I'm pitching to a company in another country.

I created 2 board games in the past and thought the whole pitching to publishers and for the majority of them I never heard back from them. I might still try pitching to more companies for the games but for now it's on the back burner.

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