X-Carve Sharpie / Pen holder ReMix (smaller)

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I really enjoyed the original remix, but I needed my own version to be a little shorter on the mount-part. So I remixed it to use the bottom and middle screw-holes on the router mount instead of the bottom and top screw-holes. Also, I wanted to use threaded brass inserts rather than printed threads, so I removed the threads - I do include a version with the threads intact for those who prefer that. Since I couldn't find a suitable bolt, I made an extra version for the M8 bolt I had, but this one is only available without threads in the holes though. Because the hole for the bolt is now a bit bigger, I made the entire thing 3 mm taller than before so the dimensions don't get too thin. The picture of the one I printed shows the M8 version with threaded brass inserts and M3 screws holding the bolt and pen. The close-up shows the brass insert slightly. This remix uses all the same hardware as the original thing, plus two screws to attach the mount to the router mount. Set screws to hold the 1/4" bolt might look better. I used a 1/4" 4" screw from Home Depot that has only a small thread length at the end - just cut out the thread and you have a perfect 1/4" shaft of 3 1/4" length for this project. All other screws are 8-32, with class 2b threads perfectly realized in the STL, no need to retap. If anyone wants to edit my version, they can find my "source" on TinkerCAD.com here: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/khWqq7aBhfv