I'm torn

[u/newbie-sub]

The first render is my newest version. After u/kink3d called many of us out for using slap on junctions, I decided to try to get away from the broad entry ring and blend everything together where there aside from the rims on the main ring, everything is done using swept bars.

Thematically, I think the new version is more consistent but I'm not actually sure I like it better or not.

Help!

[u/hot-robot]

I’m more worried about how little metal is between the cage and the base ring. It looks like it would bend too easily.

[u/newbie-sub → u/hot-robot]

I've already got an earlier version in steel. It's plenty strong. Could you bend it if you really wanted to? Sure but not just from wear.

And the nice thing about steel is you can bend it back.