SnapOnClip

cults3d

We just survived a brutal storm that ravaged my neighborhood and I had to rely on my trusty Harbor Freight Predator 4000 generator (https://www.harborfreight.com/4000-peak3200-running-watts-65-hp-212cc-generator-carb-69675.html) for an impressive 16 hours. During this time, we still experienced rain showers in the area and to prevent water from dripping onto the generator while it was running, I decided to place a piece of plywood on top, weighed down with some heavy objects to keep it firmly in place. I realized that using a piece of plywood wasn't a bad solution, but I wanted something even better that would be easy to deploy whenever needed. That's when I came up with these ingenious SnapOnClips. The frame of my generator measures 0.988 inches, so I designed the clips to fit an opening of exactly 0.99 inches. I tested them on my generator and they worked flawlessly - a testament to their precision engineering. To ensure versatility, I made the bolt holes 1/4 inch in diameter, which I believe would also accommodate a M8 metric screw with ease. These clips can be easily scaled up or down to fit various applications, making them incredibly useful for a wide range of tasks around the home or shop. I built a simple wooden frame and covered it with 3/4-inch plywood, attaching the clips securely in place. Although I still need to give it a fresh coat of paint, I'm confident that this cover will serve my needs perfectly. Plus, it has an added feature - the ability to lift the hood-like cover to fill the fuel tank, which was a bonus I didn't expect but greatly appreciate. These SnapOnClips are incredibly versatile and can be used in many different areas of your home or shop. To make them even more customizable, I've included both the STL file and the original 123d Design file so you can modify them to suit your specific needs.