Bed Extender Clips Anet A8

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UPDATE 6/6/2017- I reprinted these laying flat using supports and nylon in .1 layers, which came out very strong. I installed them along with my thumb screws (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2363123) to eliminate the bed leveling springs. UPDATE: I added a file for a 220x250 build plate, moving holes .5mm for an easier fit. I loved the concept but needed different sizing for the Anet A8, so I modeled it in Solid Edge (source file uploaded). This mounts between the heated aluminum bed and the leveling springs. Now you can mount a glass or garolite sheet 220x240 with binder clips without worrying about the clips hitting the nozzle. Just extend it in the Y axis to avoid clearance issues. I use 1/16" thick (1.5 mm) garolite with PVA glue on top for everything from PLA to nylon, and the only adjustment is bed temperature. The best part is I can pull a hot print off the bed and toss it in the freezer to chill quickly - after 2-5 minutes, the print pops right off with a little flexing of the garolite sheet. If the STL comes in super small, I apologize for the error in exporting. Just scale 25.4 to convert from imperial to metric units.