Dutyhook Machine Vise with Desk Clamp

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This is a compact, modular Machine Vise with integrated clamp for desktop edge attachment. Since bolts and nuts are already in existence, I designed this 3D printed machine vise around these to provide extra strength and less flex in the system. You can also utilize metal screws to work on pull for smaller dimensions, faster movement, and a stronger machine vise. The design idea is hexagon (nut) shape. This design is modular for fast printing (all details can be printed mostly horizontally). I could have designed separate jaw face pieces, but then thought, "Why?" You can always print new jaws in case you damage the first set. Jaw dimensions: 30 mm wide and 11 mm high jaws that fit up to 45 mm long items. You can attach it to a maximum of 32 mm thick desk. Made from PET-G. Needed are M8x80 mm screws, M8 standard nuts with 13 mm hexagon heads, and M5x25 mm screws (if your desk is thinner than 20mm, you need longer M5 screws). Both screws must be fully threaded. It's not a good idea to use plastic print alternative screws when working on pull and stabilizing the vise planes. You'll need about 50g of filament for all parts together. Printing time depends on settings, taking around 4-5 hours. This plastic machine vise is meant for lighter work, not heavy machinery! Dutyhook Vise Parts: M8_KNOB and M5_KNOB: knobs for the screws DESK_CLAMP: to attach your machine vise to the desk edge CLAMP_WASHER: to protect your desk from sharp screw ends VISE_BASE: to keep the jaws moving aligned JAW_FIXED: at the desk's edge JAW_MOVING: to fix your items M8_STOPPER: for support on screws when opening the jaws All items are oriented correctly in STL files, so no rotation is needed. I used 0.15 print height for a nice outlook, but it will also work with 0.2 (you'll save about an hour). It's essential to use 3 perimeter lines and 7-10 base and top layers for a stronger shell. An infill grid of 30% is sufficient. For faster printing and a smoother surface, set the infill angle to 90. If you want more detail, it's best to keep layer height at 0.15 for both JAWS and DESK_CLAMP, but all other parts should be adequate with 0.2. EDIT: I corrected the nut alignment inside DESK_CLAMP and replaced the file. If you downloaded before March 28, 2019, and have slicing problems, download the improved DESK_CLAMP file again. If you still encounter issues, try using the file DESK_CLAMP_vs.