Clamping helping hand

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I loved 3dfernando's Helping Hands, but I needed a better way to secure them on my super thin table and also have more flexibility in attaching them to anything else, so I thought remixing them with my Mini screw clamp would be perfect. I've completely redesigned the clamp to feature a much sturdier and stronger screw. This model still prints really well in place, but it's dependent on extremely tight tolerances. If there's enough interest, I wouldn't mind uploading a looser clamp version, though 3dfernando's original ball socket has a pretty tight fit anyway. PLA is doable, but I don't really recommend it. PETG works wonderfully well for these parts. I've uploaded a thin version of the clamp (10mm), ideal for thin glass-top tables (like mine) or other supports, and a large version (20mm) that should cover anything else. For thicker items, you're better off with a U-clamp like the original. These files are untouched from the originals: * ball_socket.stl * Table_Clamp_Ball_Joint.stl * Alligator_Clip_Receptacle.stl Just insert your regular alligator clips with an M2 screw of your choice (6mm or shorter). I used M3's, but had to make the holes slightly bigger with a drill.