C-Clamp / G-Clamp 01 - 03

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I've created this C-Clamp because of three main reasons. 1) I'll need some clamps to hold parts together for my upcoming enclosure build. 2) To train my Fusion 360 skills, 3) I've never printed threads on my new 3D printer. So it was a good way to test what threats are easy to print and work reasonably well. As usual, I've attached the Fusion 360 file to make adjustments easier for you. You will also find a factory file with the settings from my Prusa MKS2 and PLA from Das Filament. During the design phase, I used this https://goo.gl/YcnZ7b to test various threads, diameter, offset, etc., combination to find a good working and printable thread. Perhaps it's a good idea to print this first to test if the combination is suitable for your printer, too. Also, it might be a good starting point for your own thread tests. Side note: I'm new to 3D printing, and I have a lot to learn. I believe that making things from scratch is harder but ultimately gets things done. Because of that, I try not to download many things but create them myself, even if they already exist. By sharing those things, I hope to get feedback that can improve my skills. So don't be angry if I upload things which already exist here. Update 2017/09/04: Link to thread test (https://goo.gl/YcnZ7b) added. Update 2017/08/09: You're preferring screw clamps? Try this (https://goo.gl/LvzV1z). Update 2017/08/02: Based on the feedback from @wavapps, I've added two additional versions of the C-Clamp. C-Clamp 01 (red "C"): Unchanged C-Clamp 02 (yellow "C"): Like @waveapps, I wasn't sure about the retainers of the shoe. Now they are about three times thicker. I haven't printed them yet because my printer is busy, but unless the gaps didn't change everything should still work. @wavapps reported a slight bending on the lower part of the clamp so I've added a cut out to the lower part of the "C" with half of the depth of the original cut outs. I haven't done this initially because I was afraid of thin walls or screws, but this might be a good compromise. C-Clamp 03 (blue "C"): Thicker retainers like for clamp 02, and a full-depth cut out on the lower part of the "C" Because of the cut out, the depth is now slightly bigger.