Base for Gilbert Engineering Spiral Tree

Components to help build the Gilbert Engineering Spiral Tree
Complete with original F360 design to modify for your requirements.
The version as created, is designed for 20mm Pipe both vertically and for Stand.

The design exists of three components - 

• Base
• Feet
• Top Cap

Printed in PETG
Layer Height .20 mm 
Infill 20%

Shopping List

1 x 36 inch length 20mm pipe
4 x 10 inch lengths 20mm pipe
https://www.screwfix.com/p/deta-round-steel-galvanised-class-4-conduit-tube-20mm-x-3m/7734j (or similar)

8 x no8 ½ inch Self Tapping screws
2 x no8 ¾ inch self tapping screws
2 x washers to suit

Tools Required

4mm drill bit for your drill

Assembly Instructions

1. Cut pipes to length
2. Fit stand together to check measurements.
3. Using a 4mm Drill bit, and guide hole on base, drill a hole into the vertical pole and secure using a no 8 ½ inch screw. 
4. At one end of each leg, place a foot.  Orient as to your preference.  Either Flat or rounded side down.
5. Through the guide hole, drill into pipe with a 4mm drill bit and secure using a no 8 ½ inch screw
6. Secure the legs into base, again drilling and screwing in with no 8 ½ inch screw.
7. One of the feet will additionally have the base of the coro secured.  On this leg, use a ¾ inch screw and washer.
8. Position top cap on top of long pipe (There is no need to secure as the compression from the tree will keep it in place.
9. Place top of tree on top cap and find a suitable place to screw through the coro with ¾ inch no 8  screw.  Include a washer for extra security.

Model Modifications

The f360 model can be modified using the parameters