Small Screwless Vice

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I needed to firmly hold my Bronzefill Maker coin securely in order to polish it without crushing any of the intricate details. I did not see a vice like this style available on Thingiverse, so I designed one. Print one STL file from each set. The inclined part of the wedges should be sanded slightly to remove the "steps," allowing them to slide smoothly against each other and close the vice. This versatile vice is more secure than it appears and can hold small objects up to 38mm x 38mm in size, but it can also be scaled up for larger objects. The inserts are suitable for holding most small items, and you can easily customize them to gently grasp specific shapes. When not in use, the vice fits together into a compact "puck." I printed the vice at a .3mm resolution with three perimeters, three top/bottom layers, and 50% infill, which is more than sufficient for its strength. I used eSun ABS, but I plan to try their PLA+ next since it's said to be tougher.