Closures for inline skates

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I designed and built these closure replacements for my inline skates from scratch. They're printed in PLA but can be printed in PETG or ABS if needed. The scaled strap requires flexibility, so I chose PLA for its ideal properties. ## What You'll Need To print your own, you'll need to print: 1x Adjust piece 1x Base plate 1x Tilt component 2x Pin components Additionally, you'll require two metal pins: 1x 24mm pin, 2mm thick 1x 15mm pin, 2mm thick I cut these from rivets (4x6) for added durability. ## How to Assemble Your Replacement Closures The Base plate has two pins that need to pass through holes in the skate. This might vary depending on your setup, so be sure to check your design before proceeding. Once in place, push the pins from the other side to secure them. To make it even stronger, you can add a drop of super glue or cyanoacrylate. Next, assemble the Tilt component to the Base using the 15mm metal pin. Secure the ends with tin solder for added strength. Finally, attach the Adjust piece to the Tilt component using the 24mm metal pin. Solder the ends with tin again for a solid connection. At this point, your replacement closures are ready to try out. You might need to do some light sanding work to get them perfect.