Record Clamp - 2 Styles

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***UPDATE 6/4/2019*** I have been using one of these Record Clamps (the BLUE recessed bottom one in pics) for a couple of months now, and I've found the "screw collet" to be a bit of a failure point. In that it can begin to stretch/crack at the thin wall between first threads and solid collet area. There has been no catastrophic failure, as in when it does crack, the screw collet remains functional, and I haven't had a complete clamp failure while in use. Also of note, I have been tightening the knob with "more force" than is probably necessary as a test along the way. SUGGESTION #1: Don't over-tighten the clamp; tightening enough to hold (especially a warped record) is good enough. SUGGESTION #2: Print extra "screw collets," should be a less than 5-minute print (each), and having a few back-ups will be helpful. Possible re-design of screw collet coming, but no immediate plans to do so. Record Clamp 2 Styles: "Flat Bottom" - requires NO supports, but doesn't allow for use of "washer" under record "Recessed Bottom" - requires supports, allows for use of "washer" under record Do you want to play those warped records? Are you looking to better "couple" your records to your turntable platter? A record clamp is a useful device for playing records. Once printed and assembled, simply put Record Clamp on top of record on spindle, push down on "label plate" to flatten record and turn "knob" to tighten against spindle. Unlike metal Record Clamps, these won't damage spindles, and as well won't add much weight to platter/motor etc. Average Clamp Weight is ~32 grams. For Flat Bottom Clamp: No Supports Needed Print: QTY 1 Record Clamp Flat Bottom Screw Collet QTY 1 Record Clamp Flat Bottom Label PLate QTY 1 Record Clamp RB & FB Knob For Recessed Bottom Clamp: Supports Needed for "Label Plate" Print: QTY 1 Record Clamp Recessed Screw Collet QTY 1 Record Clamp Recessed Label PLate QTY 1 Record Clamp RB & FB Knob Using CURA, I printed ALL at 1.5 layer height Screw Collet - SOLID Label Plate - 10% infill Knob - 20% infill All designs done in MasterCam, all slicing/G-code done in Cura, Parts printed on an Anet A8 using PLA material. Thanks for looking and good luck. Happy to answer any and all questions and to hear any and all feedback. Ben (polypetalous)