Easy Clamp for CNC Machine (SainSmart 3018)

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It's the most wonderful time of the year With the CNC Machine Making sure your bits and clamps are clear It's the most wonderful time of the year It's the hap-happiest season of all With pesky wing nuts and that claptrap used to secure How is this the best design, y'all? This is way too complicated For doing something so simple Seriously, how have we accepted Universally that this makes it stay? This has the potential to ruin Christmases in so many ways It's the most wonderful time of the year We need a better contraption A different adaptation With a nifty worm gear It's the most wonderful time of the year You'll use .2 resolution For this wingnut absolution Use 100% infill To make it strong It won't take long This Christmas a functional mill! It's the most wonderful time of the year There'll be much engraving It is labor saving When you want to create! It's the most wonderful time Yes the most wonderful time Oh the most wonderful time Of the year Designed to fit into your Sainsmart 3018 slotted bed, Providing a snug fit and making it easy to clamp down using those goofy wingnuts and tabs. Ports on the side accommodate those tabs, making it simple to secure your pieces. May need to sand the posts down slightly for a perfect fit. To loosen up the threads, simply screw and unscrew. Have fun creating with this CNC machine! Leave a tip if you're feeling generous! Edit 1/1/20: Added little feet to the ends of the design to help deal with torque associated with the rods on the wood. Enjoy your new and improved CNC machine! Edit 1/2/20: Uploaded a slightly smaller threaded rod to loosen up the fit, making it easier to use. Will print and test this new version, and may delete the original "Part5" rod if it's better. Edit 3/15/20: Showcased how the design fits in the bed, making it easy to see how it works. Send me a message or comment below if you want something changed!