G clamp

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Nothing special, but a small 'G' clamp, bit quick n dirty, but functional. I designed it to take some M3 Brass inserts I got from eBay, although I have not found a reasonable price for M4 inserts. I made a test part in black, mainly so I didn't need to tap a VERY difficult to reach place for something else I am making, It is impossible to hold an M3 nut in this design. I have pulled with SIGNIFICANT force to pull this out, more than twice, maybe three times the force for a tapped hole, which is what I normally do. Just push in with a temperature controlled soldering iron, a little more heat than what is required to melt the plastic, but not much more. Be aware though, if the hole is a little too small, then the excess plastic will fill the backside of the hole, and set very hard. Broken 2 scalpel blades already. Photo shows me trying to print 9 UP, I think my belts jammed at some point. Enjoy Ceri Print Settings Printer: HAENAU Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 30% Notes: 0.4 nozzle, 4 Bottom layers (Still less than 1mm) 5 Top layers 4 Perimeters - as this is a test, went a bit thick, and this pink PLA is a little soft. How I Designed This Open SCAD