Steel rim stacking-clips

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I needed to be able to stack my steel rims while I transport them in my car, without them scratching each other or the car. So I made theese clips, that ensures some distance between the rims, and keeps them in place. 3 clips should be enough to ensure stability. I also made a double version, to keep two rims close to each other side by side. I did this because I need to transport 4 or them, stacked two side by side in two layers. While not strictly nessesary, I printed an extra double clip and attached to the top rims, and used a rubber band connecting it to the lower double's bridge. That way the upper two rims don't bang into each other, and the clip stays in place :-) I designed theese for my steel rims - I have no idea if all steel rims have the same shape of edges, so I can't promise they are universal. But I think most rims are the same. Note: The steel on the rims is only 2 mm thick, but I made the clip have a 2.5 mm space - this is to make sure it fits the rim's curve nice and snug :-) Also note that the single clips in the fotos are incorrect. I accidently printed the wrong version, where inner part of the clip isn't completely circular, and the clip "arm" is shorter. While that is correct for the double clip, it's wrong for the single clip. But hey, they still worked, so I didn't print the final version to correct my error. But I fixed the mistake in the stl file available here. Enjoy :-) Print Settings Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Notes: Should be printed lying down, as they are in the stl file, for optimal strength. Thick layers also helps to increase the strength. I printed mine in 0.39 mm layers.