Swivel memory card holder

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So, I downloaded Dranoweb's thing, but had issues with my printer at the time, so I re-designed it to be laser-cut. You can cut as many parts as you like from the .AI file to make your own customised thing. There are small (µSD, miniSD, SD and MS Pro Duo only), and large (those plus CF, NDS, 3DS) blades. Yes, you will need to 'edit' the files to place the correct count and types of parts on the 'sheets' to cut. Remember, stock thicknesses vary! Cut a top and bottom in whatever thickness you like - I used 3mm acrylic. Cut as many of the BOTTOM parts (right side of .AI file) for what you want in as thin material as practical (I only had acrylic down to 2mm). I'd suggest 1mm if you can get it, since you simply don't need it to be thicker. Then, cut as many of the required holders/pockets (left side of .AI) as you like. You're advised to cut the recommended thicknesses, but do as you please if you have other plans in mind! You can cut any number of 'empty pocket' parts as you like and stack them to fit flash disks and more, etc. Assembly requires the use of acrylic glue with acrylic or plain old Aquadhere (PVA wood) glue for MDF or wood - duh! The holder/pocket is placed above the 'base/bottom' and are glued together. Ensure the 'pull-out tabs' are located correctly! If you get alignment only slightly out for the hole, simply run a 3mm drill through the hole and it'll work out. The .AI file is scaled to mm. Small holder dimensions are 100x28mm (thickness governed by your choices). Large holder dimensions are 135x42mm (thickness governed by your choices). You could cut this in whatever material you like, and have as many pockets as you like - but you'll need to source long enough screws! To bolt together I used M3 hardware - a few felt washers, long enough screws, and Nyloc nuts. You can use whatever screw type you like for the main hinge, but the end-stop (other side) will need to be 3mm or less, as it will interfere with the 'blades' closing otherwise (unless you file them a bit). Have fun!