Screw & Nut Reference for Small Standard Sizes

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My first original published thing! Pay attention to the instructions tab. This thing is designed hold a nut and machine screw for #2-56, #4-40, #6-32, #8-32, #10-32 (fine thread #10) and 1/4"-20 as those are the most common standard sizes of small fasteners, and I blindly hate metric. Metric fasteners are also much more expensive than standard in the USA, often a couple of times the cost. #10-24 was omitted because I don't use it, and #12 was skipped because at that point you should be going up to the far cheaper and more widely available 1/4" coarse-thread hardware. The picture included is a roughout with el-cheapo Chinese ABS at .4mm resolution. It's still perfectly functional, but this can obviously be made quite prettier with better filament and resolution. Instructions PAY ATTENTION TO THE UNITS ON THE FILE WHEN IMPORTING INTO REPETIER To use the original and tested model in Repetier, go to Config > Units of imported Objects > Inches. I have not tested the metric version, but provided a copy of it for those who think in those terms. The model is 7 1/2 inches long and should be able to barely fit on a 6x6 bed if turned 45 degrees. Make sure to print with the holes flat on the bed and numbers facing upwards. Install the nuts first on a flat surface using a hammer or rubber mallet. This worked with ABS, but YMMV for PLA. The holes are perfectly sized for starting the screws by hand and finishing with a screwdriver.