Toolmakers Clamp
- Arrives in 2 to 7 business days Printed in Auckland. $10 shipping, free over $75
- 14-day faulty refund If it arrives broken or misprinted, we reprint or refund it
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- Material
- High-Detail Resin (8K)
- Colour
- Grey
- Weight
- ~42 g
- Print time
- ~2.3 h
- Express shipping
- $20
More information
This is a typical Toolmakers Clamp. I made this using the printed parts plus 2x 8mm threads and a 3mm screw (6mm long) to hold the retaining plate. The 8mm threads I used came from cutting the heads off of bolts 85mm long, but two pieces of threaded rod would work too.
I ran an 8mm tap through the threads on clamp1.stl after printing to ensure good clearance. I also ran the tap into the knurled nuts, but in hind sight I should have warmed them up before winding the rods in. I fixed the nuts to the thread with a few drops of CA glue.
The Toolmakers Clamp is a really effective clamp - tighten or loosen the clamp by turning it like a crank, then tighten around the parts with the thread in the middle. Finally, tighten the thread at the end for extra leverage and a very tight grip.
Print parts with a lot of infill, up to 100%, to avoid any flex in the clamping parts. I printed in black and silver silk PLA
Printed in PLA, this clamp is a good hobby clamp, but made out of metal this design is excellent, and a project many machining apprentices will undertake to add a valuable tool to their toolkit.
Design and description by StickyRib , licensed CC-BY.
Frequently asked
How long does shipping take?
Toolmakers Clamp is printed to order. Lead time is typically 1-3 business days plus 1-4 days NZ shipping. Standard NZ shipping is $10, free over $75.
What material is this printed in?
By default this is printed in High-Detail Resin (8K) at 0.025 mm layer height on an MSLA resin printer. Custom material and colour swaps are available, just leave a note at checkout.
Can I get this in a different colour?
Yes. Every product can be printed in any of the resin colours we stock, or hand-painted on request. Leave a note at checkout or email [email protected].
Do you ship outside of New Zealand?
Currently New Zealand only. Australian shipping is coming.
Who designed this?
Designed by an independent sculptor and licensed for commercial printing. The original is linked on this page.
