Lodge Skillet Hanger

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This is a hook/hanger for a Lodge LCC3 Logic Combo Cooker. It should work with other Lodge cast-iron skillets, although I have not tested it personally. A small test object, the cross-section of the hanger body, was included to verify compatibility. If the object slides smoothly through your skillet's handle, then the hook will function as expected. Getting it right took a few iterations... The design of this hook/hanger prevents skillets from being accidentally bumped off the wall. The user must rotate the skillet approximately 45 degrees away from the wall and lift upwards before removing. It is essential to use two hands due to the heavy weight of cast-iron skillets. Two 45-degree-angle screw holes are included within this hook, accommodating a #10 round-top screw head. For heavy cast-iron skillets, ensure that you install the screws into a stud (my prints were anchored in a support post for a ceiling beam). Because of the angled nature of the holes, it is recommended to use long screws; 2.5 inches will provide sufficient penetration through the hanger and a sheet of drywall. I included a jig that I used to drill 45-degree pilot holes for the screws. To maintain the jig level during drilling, a clamp was applied (see attached photos). The jig itself is an adaptation from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:402531. Once pilot holes are created, simply pass the screw through the hanger. It is recommended to hand-tighten the final turns of the screw to avoid damaging the plastic. This hook/hanger was printed using a Replicator 2 with PLA, Standard print quality but at 30% infill for increased strength. Support structures were added where necessary; MakerWare support provided the best results on bridging areas. There is also a single-layer sheet of support around the base that serves to minimize warping; this layer can be removed using a knife. If concerns about durability exist, it would be better to print the hanger with the screw holes pointing upwards or downwards instead of perpendicular to in-layer filament loops, as it will reduce delimitation. However, I have experienced successful hanging operations for several months without incident. As an added precaution, I subjected the hanger to a stress test by pulling downwards; however, no significant flexing occurred. In the event of force applied in other directions instead of rotation, such as tugging on the front-clip part of the hook, it is conceivable that damage could occur. Design and assembly work within Autodesk Fusion 360 (f3d archives included).