> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of quapla > Sent: 29 July 2015 10:29 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Subject: Re: H960 blank panel clips > > On 2015-07-29 08:24, Vincent Slyngstad wrote: > > From: Pete Turnbull: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:58 AM > >> On 28/07/2015 18:22, Vincent Slyngstad wrote: > >>> What do folks think of the idea of thickening the shaft, terminating > >>> it in a hemisphere, but then cutting half-way down the result with a > >>> Y or X shaped cut? The cut would hopefully allow the result to flex > >>> and taper into the socket, providing plenty of grip without actually > >>> tearing anything up. > >> > >> Just a slit would do, and be much easier to incorporate in a moulded > >> or machined item. > > > > I've placed a new design at: > > http://svn.so-much-stuff.com/svn/trunk/3D/rack-bracket/bracket- > new.jpg > > http://svn.so-much-stuff.com/svn/trunk/3D/rack-bracket/bracket-new.stl > > http://svn.so-much-stuff.com/svn/trunk/3D/rack-bracket/bracket- > new.skp > > > > The .stl file is in inches, so remember to scale it if you are > > planning to 3D print it! > > > > For those just following along, the .jpg will be the most useful. > > > > The SketchUp file is also provided, but unless you're a SketchUp user > > like me, that's actually of little use. (Do not attempt to cut into > > the spherical sections unless you've done that sort of thing in > > SketchUp before -- it's very hard to get it right.) > > > > I don't know if the design will work -- will the slit will provide > > enough flexibility, will the post crack, etc. > > > > Vince > > The new design looks OK to me. > As soon as I have an '.stp' type of file I could forward it to the Belgian > company for an estimate. >
Once you have a 3D file there are many places that can print these in ABS which should be strong enough. Search here:- https://www.3dhubs.com/ Dave G4UGM > Ed > > -- > Dit is een HTML vrije email / This is an HTML free email. > Zeg NEE tegen de 'slimme' meter.
