Optical post holder and optical mounting post

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This is an adjustable optical post holder set. Compatible with metric optical table variant and 1/2 inch post and clamping fork. Set includes four main part: holder, knob, nut, and post. Also available, the composite main part option includes holder base with thread for bracing to table, holder top with post clamp and variable length middle part. The main holder part has the thread in the bottom for the adapter to bracing in the optical table. The commercial clamping fork could also be used for the mount. The adapter nut for bracing to the metric optical table has an internal M6 thread. The post is 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter. Both ends of posts have tapped holes 10mm with a set screw included, M4 on the top and M6 at the bottom. OpenSCAD file is given for acquaintance propose, work still in progress so no comments inside yet. The screw library (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:8793) have been used for creating all thread. The .scad file "Compatable= true" parameters means 1mm pitch on holder clamp thread. The "Compatable= false" 1.5mm pitch on holder clamp thread that is better for printing.