Weighted Base for Modular Clamping System

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This is a versatile base system designed to hold clamps and various tools in multiple configurations, allowing for efficient sawing, filing, and airbrushing model parts. It also functions as a container for storing a substantial amount of useless currency, specifically US and Canadian pennies, equivalent to a dollar's worth. In the event of a post-apocalyptic future where desperate mobs scour the landscape for copper, this system could serve as a hidden source of valuable wealth. The base system works effectively when properly adjusted, allowing its modular pieces to snap together seamlessly like Lego bricks. No. 0 wood screws fit snugly into sockets located at the bases of various components. By tightening these screws and carefully filing the outside edges of the sockets, users can achieve a secure fit within the base's holes. If the connection becomes loose over time due to wear, simply tighten the screws slightly further. The following list includes tools that can be used with this system; additional suggestions are welcome: - Small Clamp for Modular Clamping System https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2762270 - Clothespin Mini Clamps https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2780436 - Airbrush Stand https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2778564 If interest is expressed, a version of this system can be designed to accommodate the Euro 5 cent piece or the British penny. To assemble the base system, fill it with pennies and secure it using four No. 0 (4 x 1/2) wood screws without over-tightening. Add non-slip feet to the bottom surface as desired; a generic option is shown in photo 2. Updates: - February 3rd, 2018: The edges were updated to be of equal length, and the coin sockets are now evenly spaced. The height was reduced by 1.35 mm.