iPhone 5 Bumper Case

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Here's my version of an iPhone 5 bumper case. This is my first design of this scale, so I'm sure there are some imperfections, but I've been using test versions of this case for weeks now and it works very solidly. There are a few cosmetic issues with a couple of the screw heads, but I designed it to fit in my cup holder, so I couldn't make it any wider to fix this issue. Also, this case was designed to accommodate 0.4mm tempered glass screen protectors on the front and back of the phone. Not sure what the tolerance is for a phone without them. There are 2 versions of the rear plate. The first one is blank, the second one has a clip for use in a shirt pocket (still testing how well it holds but so far it seems very good). All feedback is welcome. If you print one please let me know what you think or any issues you had! The concept came from samlego2's iPhone 5 screw case, but every piece was designed from scratch using Autodesk 123D. While it's not technically a remix, I want to give credit for his idea. UPDATE 2/8/16- I've added my latest updated versions. Case v7 and Plate with clip v4. These have a slightly rounded edge on the face and back instead of the squared edge on the previous version. It looks much more sleek and is more comfortable to hold in the hand. Post-printing notes I designed it to use 4-40 x 1/4" pan head machine screws. I highly recommend tapping the holes first, but if you have a similar size sheet metal or wood screw, you could probably get away without tapping. Just make sure the screws are no longer than 1/4" or they will come through the front of the case. Due to the tight grip, I sanded the inside with 150 grit and then 220 grit to finish. If you don't do this, there is a risk of scratching your phone when putting it in or taking it out of the case.