Snap On PVC Pipe Panel Hinge

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Snap-on/off hinge for attaching a small door or panel to a PVC pipe, where the panel/hinge rotates on the pipe, providing the hinging action. Hinge can be snapped on/off the PVC pipe as needed, making door or panel easily removed and reattached. Customizable through Customizer, to allow modifying clip-on diameter to match different sizes of pipe, modify the dimensions of the hinge (height, width, thickness, etc), customize mounting hole size and placement (for mounting panel or door to hinge). Also allows adding and customizing a ramp (shown in red in one of the drawings) that can be used to prevent the edge of the door or panel from catching on material on the side of the container that is perpendicular to the door. (Such as in the included photo of my printer enclosure.) I'd recommend setting your 'shells' or 'perimeters' slicer parameters to a value that will provide solid, or close-to-solid, walls on the clip-on part, for best strength, durability, and positive clip-on/off action. I'd also recommend printing the mounting holes just slightly under-sized, then using a drill to open up to desired final diameter. With sufficient shells/perimeters settings, you should be able to tap the holes, if desired.