3018 Clamping Fixture!

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While searching for a way to effectively secure work on my 3018 CNC, I turned to Fusion 360 and designed this clever clamp. It is relatively straightforward with one fixed end, a slider, and another movable fixed end that uses three 1/4-20 bolts to apply pressure on the slider. Both the fixed and pressure bar are secured in place by four M5 12mm long bolts (see more at https://amzn.to/35M2rh9) and T nuts (check out https://amzn.to/2Lb4L84). Aside from the M5s, this design also requires three common 1/4-20 nuts as well as three 1/4-20 3-inch long bolts. For those who prefer metric sizes, they could substitute similar-sized components. To see more about this design, please check out this video: https://youtu.be/_N2sE2KgyfY. Don't forget to visit our YouTube channel at http://YouTube.DIY3DTech.com for a daily look at what we're up to. You can also find regular updates on our **YouTube Blog posts** at http://diy3dtech.com/blog or follow us on **Instagram** at https://www.instagram.com/diy3dtech/. We also post updates on **tumblr** at https://www.tumblr.com/blog/diy3dtech. A big favor: if you make one of these clamps, please share a photo and tell the community about it! Also, please follow us on Thingiverse and like this design if it was helpful. For more information on this project, visit http://www.DIY3DTech.com and subscribe to our YouTube Channel at http://YouTube.DIY3DTech.com. Be sure to check out our drone site and YouTube channel at http://video-drone.DIY3DTech.com. If you're looking for unique swag for yourself or a Maker Geek friend, visit our **swag shop** at http://Swag.DIY3DTech.com. You can also follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/diy3dtech/) to get a behind-the-scenes look at what we're working on. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://diy3dtech.com/tv_filament_banner_product_link_1"><img src="http://diy3dtech.com/tv_filament_banner_image" alt="High Quality and Affordable 3D Printing!" title="Affordable High Quality Products!"></a> <br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://diy3dtech.com/tv_filament_banner_product_link_2"><img src="http://diy3dtech.com/tv_banner_image_2" alt="Affordable and High Quality Tools!" title="Affordable Tools!"></a>