2020 Tool Holders

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I am constantly struggling to locate my tools when I need them. To find a better solution, I recognized there's ample space on the upper crossbar of my printer frame that's completely unused, even when the print bed is at maximum height. So, I printed compact holders to slot into the 2020 extrusion frame and neatly organize my tools out of the way. The holders are designed to fit snugly into the 2020 channel of my FolgerTech printer, although they should work with any standard 2020 aluminum. Holder design #1 was made for my pallet knife, which I use to remove prints from the bed. Design #2 works great for a set of tweezers (which I always seem to need when printing but can never find), and #3 was intended for a file. Printer Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Folgertech 2020 Prusia i3 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: .3mm Infill: 70% Notes: The two "fork" style holders (#1 and #3) are meant to be printed with the points of the fork and the base of the T-nut facing down on the build plate. Design #2 prints on its side, with the short edge of the box resting on the build plate. See below for a picture of the preferred printing orientation. Because the parts are so small and the tolerance for a good, snug fit in the T-channel is so tight, printing in different orientations than described above may result in a less-than-ideal fit. If the fit doesn't work out, scaling the part by a few percent in the direction that isn't fitting may help get a better fit. A brim may be necessary, especially for the two "fork" style holders (#1 and #3). Cura was used for support generation at 25% support fill.