Everyday Carry Credit Card Case

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This is my take on a compact credit card case for lightweight everyday carry. A traditional wallet is thick because of the layers of fabric and leather between the cards. I designed this case after trying other printable wallets that left the edges of the cards exposed, causing them to curl and fray at the edges. This made me want better protection for my cards, and a cleaner appearance too. This wallet has two identical sides that are perfectly symmetrical, allowing them to nestle together nicely. The corners and sides work like hinges, keeping the cards secure when you open one side to select a card from within. The design expands from about six to twelve cards. When I don't want to carry a separate pocket knife, I throw in a credit-card pocket tool inside this wallet. A simple rubber band or hair band holds the wallet closed, serving as a money clip at the same time. Update: Sep 30, 2016 - The STL file has been updated to fix some structural errors. Instructions To achieve best results with the teeth of the model, use small layer heights for a better extrusion width-to-height ratio. I found that using .15mm layers was effective in achieving good strength. Make sure you have strong bed adhesion so the print does not curl up. If it's still having problems, set your slicer to add a brim and that should do the trick. You may scale the design vertically to accommodate more or fewer cards as needed.