Black & Decker Workmate "Werkbank" 200 Replacement Springs

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I remixed valknut's workmate springs to be more relaxed on the printing settings and don't break so quickly. The famous "Black&Decker Workmate" benches do have plastic feet springs which break after many years of usage. These springs are not available as a replacement part, so the best way is to reprint them in the 3d printer. The difference between my springs to the original ones: The curve is more smoothed, which do lower stress on the printed part. Also, the lower section is enlarged to be more rigid. You need support enabled. I would suggest PETG, but if you have PLA filament which is not too brittle (Some colors break quicker than others) and your workbench is not exposed to the sun too much, it may work as well. Use Infill and Top/Lower Pattern as Concentric, which gives a bit more flexibility. I also applied a bit of PTFE grease after installing. It works great.