3D-Printed Vise Is a Mechanical Marvel

We often wonder how many people have 3D printers and wind up just printing trinkets off Thingiverse. To get the most out of a printer, you really need to be able to use a CAD package and make your own design. However, just like a schematic editor doesn’t make your electronic designs work, a CAD program won’t ensure you have a successful mechanical part.

[TheGoofy] has a 100% 3D printed vise that looks like it is useful. What’s really interesting, though, is the video (see below) where he explains how printing affects material strength and other design considerations that went into the vise.

The video also shows how to assemble the parts. The 3D-printed screws and gears look great spinning on the video. The vise also looks like it would be very practical in real use.

If you don’t want to print, you can always grab a Stickvise. If you think bigger is better, head out to the lumber yard and build this, instead.

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