Simpson Dishwasher Rack Slide V

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This thing was created using Tinkercad, which can be edited online at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/5FV3HSQYuAr Print it out in ABS, making sure to use 100% infill. Use the wheels from your broken dishwasher-slide bracket and keep them for future use. I used a brim and support when printing this thing. When the print is complete, find some 3mm or 1/8" nuts and bolts to attach the wheels. Attach the two halves together using whatever bolts you can find. Since the part will shrink a little during printing, the holes may be too tight for your bolts, so drill them out to suit your needs. To embed the nuts, remove any brim from the hex-recesses, heat up the nut over a gas flame, and press it into the part. Alternatively, use a soldering iron to gently press the nut in place. Be careful not to apply too much pressure, as you don't want to crack your soldering-iron heater. Brass bolts are a good choice for this project, but I used zinc-coated ones instead. However, they will eventually rust, so consider using brass if possible. You can use a small hacksaw to cut any extra length off the bolts, but keep in mind that zinc-coated bolts will have exposed steel at the end, which will rust unless you coat it. If you're worried about using ABS in your dishwasher because it's not food-safe, consider coating it with something like Plasti Dip. For more information on food-safe 3D printing materials and filaments, check out this link: https://all3dp.com/food-safe-3d-printing-material-filament-plastic/ So far, I've run five full washes with no issues at all with the print.