Hello everyone, in this post I’m sharing photos of one of my favorite models to print: 3D printed G-clamps!

3D Model

I found the model for fully printable clamp on Thingiverse, thing:1673030! The model is designed by the user johann517.

Print Time

The clamps take about 3 hours to print at 20% infill on my Prusa i3 MK2S 3D printer. No supports are necessary to print the model.

Filament

In the photos here, I printed the clamps in Filamentum’s Vertigo Grey, Sky Blue and in a metallic silver PLA that I purchased from Prusa when I purchased my printer.

Assembly

The model consists of 3 parts and they fit together really well.

3D Printed G-Clamp

I love this model and it has been one of my favorite things that I’ve printed. In some ways it acts as a fun fidget toy. I’ve also used it as a functional clamp for a couple woodworking applications.

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Hello everyone, today I’m sharing build details on my latest shop project: a mobile systainer cart! This was a really easy build that combined two of my favorite hobbies: woodworking and 3D printing.

Buying the official Festool systainer cart will cost you about $100. I was able to build mine for just the cost of the caster wheels. (I bought these 2″ ones on Amazon!) The rest of the supplies I already had on hand.

Most of the work for the systainer cart was cut out for me because the model for the 3D printed cleats is available on Thingiverse.

Let’s get started with the build!

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Tools and Supplies

The following items are some of the tools and supplies I gathered to build the mobile systainer cart.

Tools

• a 3D printer
• Table saw
• Hand saw and saw guide
• Bandsaw

Supplies

• Atomic Filament Black PLA
• Scrap 2×4
• Screws and washers (4 per caster)
• Wood glue
• Double Sided Tape

You can keep the project simple and use a pocket hole jig to join the base boards together, but I thought this project would be a great opportunity to practice other forms of woodworking joinery: specifically, half lap joints.

The only other time I’ve made half lap joints was for when I built my mobile base for the Ridgid Jointer.

How to Video Tutorial

Watch the how to make video below or continue reading for the written tutorial.

How to build a Systainer Cart

Here’s how I built the systainer cart.

Step 1: 3D print the cleats

Download the STL files via Thingiverse and 3D print them. I used Black PLA from Atomic Filament.

Step 2: Mill the 2×4

I used some 2×4 scraps to construct the base. Because I decided to use half laps for my joinery, I felt that it was worth it to go the extra mile and square the boards.

Step 3: Cut the 2×4 to size

To measure the size of the 2×4, I dry fitted the cleats on the base of one of my systainers and measured the distance between the parts.

I took that measurement and added 1/8″ to the lengths.

My cut list is:

• 10 3/4″ (2)
• 15 3/8″ (2)

These measurements will vary if you opt to use pocket hole joinery to build the base.

Step 4: Cut the half laps

First time I made a half lap joint, I used my circular saw and a chisel. This was a tedious process so this time around I opted to use my bandsaw and a handsaw.

Step 5: Assemble the base

I assembled the base with wood glue and clamps.

Step 6: Install the 3D printed cleats

To install the cleats and avoid issues with aligment, I dry fitted the cleats onto the base of a systainer and applied double sided tape.

Once the tape was on each cleat, I carefully placed the wooden base on top it.

Then, I removed the base from the systainer and screwed the cleats to the base.

Step 7: Install the caster wheels

Finally, install the 2″ caster wheels and enjoy!

Homemade Systainer Cart

Thanks for checking out my project! I hope it inspires you to build one for yourself!

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A 3D printed bust of one of the greatest villains of all time: Darth Vader. (3D model designed by David Östman)

Hello everyone, today I’m sharing one my of favorite 3D prints so far: a bust of the Star Wars villain, Darth Vader! The Darth Vader model was designed by David Östman and is available for download via My Mini Factory.

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The model is split into two parts: the bust and the stand. No supports are required.

I printed the model with PolyAlchemy’s Onyx Elixir PLA and wow! That stuff looks incredible.

The bust took roughly 26 hours to print and the stand was another 8 hours or so. I printed it at 20% infill.

The first attempt at printing the model, I tried printing it at 0% infill. Unfortunately, it failed. I think probably because the Elixir filament is a bit flexible and and some point during the print it flexed and triggered a chain reaction of fail.

This is a wonderful model, and I can’t wait to print more of Mr. Östman‘s work!

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3D printed equal space divider

Hey everyone, today I’m sharing my latest 3D printed creation: equal space dividers. I found the model for the dividers on Thingiverse. The model is thing:3047338 designed by the user RiaanAspeling. An equal space divider is a really handy woodworking tool for quickly marking intervals of equal distance.

I printed the equal space divider on my Prusa i3 MK2S 3D printer. It took about 10 hours or so to print all the parts to make a 6 point divider. I printed the divider in FilamentOne’s Vertigo Gray PLA. The filament is gorgeous and as of typing this, my favorite filament to use. I used the default PLA settings in the Prusa Edition of Slic3r.

Equal space divider parts printed in FilamentOne’s Vertigo Gray PLA

It’s pretty neat tool, but not one I see myself using often. When the time arises that I need, I’ll be glad that I have one.

3D printed equal space divider

I 3D printed some equal space dividers! It’s another @thingiverse model, thing:3047338. I printed it with my favorite PLA – @filamentonecom’s Vertigo Gray. It’s not a tool I see myself using often, but if I ever need it I’ll have one. . #equalspacedivider #3dprint #3dprinting #vertigogray #pla #plafilament #3dprintedtools #woodworker #mfpbehindthescenes #woodworkingtools #calipers #maker #makersgonnamake #makersgonnaprint #printallthethings

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