Screw less vise with M6 screw

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I fell deeply in love with the original design of the screwless vise from RhinoAus, but my excitement quickly turned to frustration when I scoured high and low for a 95 millimeter M5 bolt and couldn't find one anywhere. So, I decided to modify the parts using TinkerCad. Without taking the time to test the parts for correct sizing, it took about 15 hours to print the entire vise. If I had only printed the replacement parts, it would have taken around 6 1/2 hours. Print Settings: Printer Brand: Robo 3D Printer Model: R1 ABS + PLA Model Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: .2mm Infill: 10% Notes: I used supports only for the base overhangs. Your printer should be able to handle the supports within the model. AVOID MY MISTAKE: I made a critical error by using only two perimeters in the main base of the vise, which led to softness in the stationary side of the clamp (as seen in the last photo at the top of the page). Try to use four or more perimeters if you feel you need to. Post-Printing: Sanding and fitting. The top base and the bottom base needed serious sanding to run smoothly enough. I used some tube-lube just to make sure it runs smoothly enough for comfortable and quick use. The pin shouldn't have a tight fit. It doesn't really need it. Now, I intentionally resized the handle to be an extremely tight fit so that the nut wouldn't come loose. Don't be afraid to be forceful to get it into its spot. Or, you can just lightly push it in, and let the actual forces of clamping your first object push it into place like I did. How I Designed This: I simply used TinkerCad to subtract larger hex and round holes in the parts that required refitting.