Izzy Swan's Hold down clamp

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This is a model of Izzy Swan's DIY hold down clamp. Here is a link to Izzy's website and his free plans: http://www.izzyswan.com/product/toggle-hold-down-clamps-free-plans/ I haven't printed these yet. There are two models; one that uses 3/4" wide pieces, and another that I scaled down to fit on my printer (the longest piece is 6"). THE STL FILES ARE ALL FROM THE SMALL MODEL. The holes are 1/4" dia on the regular model. The holes on the smaller model would need to be reamed to size or remodeled. The small model has all the pieces broken out and ready to export for printing. Also, neither of the files include a base to affix the whole thing to, nor pre-modeled holes to fix each piece to the other (i.e. the front two rectangular pieces would need to be screwed or bolted to the clamping arm, etc). I am not confident a 3d printed model of these will be strong enough for serious clamping. Light duty, they should do fine. But, if you were going to make a lot of these (my intention), you could print out the model, test it, then use it as a router template and drilling guide. UPDATE: Added clamping foot STL with a 1/4 hole and recess for a 1/4" nut. I forgot to flip the foot over for printing, so before printing flip it 540 degrees.