Linear toggle clamp

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This design builds upon a toggle clamp, with a key difference being its linear final stroke. This feature is particularly useful in applications where a probe must make contact with a PCBA to test or program it, drawing inspiration from such scenarios. The design can be used like a standard toggle clamp due to the ability to apply significant force at the end of the stroke, effectively holding objects securely in place. Testing the design with a kitchen scale proved that 3kg was no issue, though this represented the maximum capacity of the scale. This design comprises 16 parts (two instances of part 12) as detailed in the accompanying PDF drawing. The linear stroke measures 10mm in length, corresponding to the slot dimensions in parts 6 and 11. For those who appreciate this contribution or found it helpful, consider showing support by purchasing a coffee at http://ko-fi.com/properprinting/. Edit: Building on this design, I created a T-slot plate for fixing items to be ground. Additionally, I modified the brackets to match a 20mm pitch, detailed in https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3641151. The updated files are LTF-M-50105 and LTF-M-50115.