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Clamping helping hand

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I liked [3dfernando](https://www.thingiverse.com/3dfernando)'s [Helping Hands](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2655828), but I wanted a better way to hold them on to my really thin table and also more flexibility in being able to fix them to any other thing, so I thought they would remix really well with my [Mini screw clamp](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2902018).

I've redesigned the clamp to have a sturdier, stronger screw. This model still prints really well in place, though it's dependent on **really tight tolerances**. If there's interest I wouldn't mind uploading a looser clamp, though 3dfernando's original ball socket has a pretty tight fit anyway.

PLA is doable, but i don't really recommend it. PETG works wonderfully well for these parts.
I've uploaded a thin version of the clamp (10mm), ideal for thin glass-top tables (like mine) or other supports, and a large version (20mm) that should cover something else. Over that, you're better off with a *U*-clamp like the o
Category
Electronics
Source
Thingiverse
Published
What you need to print this: Intermediate Low confidence
Single piece Hardware needed
Supports 1/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 1/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA, PETG
Post-processing
Hardware
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
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