Print in place Clothespin/Clamp

Dimensions (LxWxH)

70 x 30 x 10 mm (100% scale)

Basic information

Print in place clothespin. It's designed primarily for laundry, but you can use it for many other various purposes, such as sealing bags, holding stuff together, etc..

The model was designed to print as easily, and as reliably, as possible. No post processing, or tweaking needed. Just download, slice, and print.

Files information

You can choose from total of 4 files: .3mf (recommended); .stl (for slicer compatibility issues); and 2 .gcode (for MK3S+, pre-sliced, ready to print), one for PLA, and one for PETG.

Material

PETG/ABS/ASA/PA

PLA works, but the print will deform over time.

When choosing a material, go preferably for some stiff, but elastic one, such as PETG. If you're planning to use the print outside, keep in mind, that it's going to face the elements, and high temperatures, so avoid materials with poor chemical and temperature resistance. 

Layer height

0,2 mm

Infill

≥0%

Support

No

Scaling

Possible, not recommended. The model was tested up to 75% of the original size, upscaling shouldn't have any limitations. However, If your machine isn't calibrated properly, has accuracy problems, or if you're dealing with filament issues, downscaling isn't recommended. When downscaling, proceed cautiously, and don't go too crazy, unless you want to risk mobility related issues. When printing a downscaled version, adjust layer height in proportion to the scale.

Orientation

Default

Adhesion aid

Not necessary, contact area with the buildplate should be sufficient. If your print surface suffers from poor adhesion, consider using some adhesive spray, or other kind of adhesion booster. Using brim is possible, but not recommended, as it would be difficult, and inconvenient to remove afterwards.

Other settings

Print with at least 2 perimeters for sufficient stiffness.

In this section, you can find a list of all updates and fixes, which were introduced to the model along the way. Each update will be explained thoroughly, so that you know, which issue was every specific update adressing. If you're having any problems with the model, you can check here, if a new, revised version of the model, has already been released in a response to your problem, or not. 

If you run into any issues with the model, please pay a visit to the section of known issues, which can be found just below the Updates and fixes. If you won't find your specific problem there, don't hesitate to contact me via dm.

Update 1 (7/1/23)

Added .stl version of the model to solve compatibility issues with some slicers, which don't (yet) offer .3mf files support. Both, .3mf and .stl versions are identical, but the .3mf version is more storage efficient, and carries additional useful data for your slicer, so if your software of choice supports both file formats, go for the .3mf version. To make the files easily distinquishable, and help to avoid confusion, the .stl version is placed in a separate folder named “stl version”. This update was released just to deal with .3mf file slicer compatibility issues, and it doesn't introduce any changes to the model itself.

There currently aren't any known issues/work in progress. If you run into any, please contact me via dm.

My work is free for personal, non commercial use. If you want to sell, or monetize my models in any other way, please visit my Patreon for more licensing options.