Magnet Assisted Clipping Tidy

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This mini project was sparked by someone on YouTube (no names mentioned) who carelessly disorganizes their workbench, letting scraps pile up everywhere. To combat this mess, I created a compact container with magnets in the base to collect ferrous clippings. As for me, I struggle working on a cluttered bench - it's a major distraction. This device will help by providing a designated spot on the bench to temporarily stash clippings before storing them away as wire links later. The magnets used are standard 12x2mm types. I might have gone overboard with the design, so feel free to omit some if you prefer a simpler layout. A triangle configuration with an added central magnet strikes a good balance in my opinion. Keep in mind that not all component leads are ferrous, which means they won't stick to the magnets. I printed this piece using 10% support material and a raft of 5mm thickness, positioning the recesses for the magnets downward. Removing the waste raft and supports took some time post-printing, but it was worth it in the end. I secured each magnet with modeling glue and let it dry before adding a finishing layer of 1mm foam on top.