Comment on What is your must have hardware for your finished prints? (Screws, magnets, etc.)
joemansmoke@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I have a pack of M2-M5 screws + nuts + washers thats come in handy. Also, heat press inserts (if you have a soldering iron) can really help clean up designs. Again, I just have a M2-M5 pack with various lengths, and I think it even came with the soldering iron tips for each insert size.
I’ve had trouble finding Metric fasteners in my local hardware store, so I just buy variety packs online. Also, most 3D prints Ive run into use Metric sizes, with the occasional 6-32 screw here and there.
Zip ties are nice if you mess around with your printer or work on electronics (cable management).
KroninJ@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I wasn’t sure about what type of screws to get. I haven’t printed off enough that need them to know quite yet, but not having any also has held me back from printing those things.
I was thinking about springs, but it seems like there’s just too much variety to really keep much on hand.
roller@twit.social 1 year ago
@KroninJ @joemansmoke oh and a set of files can be useful as well.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-needle-file-set-5-1-2-6-pcs/4474v
KroninJ@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I just picked up a set a few weeks ago. Game changer for sure.
mom@nom.mom 1 year ago
With springs, you might be able to substitute a print-in-place option.
Or keep the springs from retractable pens. If you end up with a project that needs one, you might have the right size…
I have also seen some designs that use a rubberband to do something similar.
Just a couple of ideas, that might be useful.
KroninJ@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Thanks for the idea! Will have to pick up an assortment of rubber bands.
I’ve saved some springs from dead lighters, but I don’t know if they will get much use.