Another HBP Wire Guide

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This revised Heated Build Platform (HBP) wire guide is an adaptation of Jetty's HBP Wire Guide (Thing 14687), available at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14687. This updated design offers two enhancements over its predecessor: first, there's no need to disconnect the wires when using this guide; second, it can be fastened directly to a HBP's horizontal wooden platform without requiring a vertical cross member for support - an advantageous feature since not all build platforms possess convenient cross members. Upon use, the retaining ring encircles the wires completely as the slots accepting the wires within each half of the ring are misaligned; once bonded together, the ring fully encloses the wires. Print the part and mark any desired drill holes using a M3 bolt for horizontal or vertical placement. Drill the hole(s) before slipping the parts over the wires, then join them using acetone, glue, or another solvent. Position the guide on the build platform and secure it with a M3 bolt and nut, possibly requiring pliers to fit the nut into its designated slot if utilizing a vertical bolt through the horizontal platform.