I’m looking to start keeping hardware for prints that need additional parts to complete them. A Pi case that I printed needed screws that I don’t have on hand and needed to go searching for some.
It got me thinking to keep a container of stuff ready that would get used often, but I don’t really know what to keep on hand. What do you have readily available?
I wasn’t sure about what type of screws to get. I haven’t printed off enough that need them to know quite yet, but not having any also has held me back from printing those things.
I was thinking about springs, but it seems like there’s just too much variety to really keep much on hand.
With springs, you might be able to substitute a print-in-place option.
Or keep the springs from retractable pens. If you end up with a project that needs one, you might have the right size…
I have also seen some designs that use a rubberband to do something similar.
Just a couple of ideas, that might be useful.
Thanks for the idea! Will have to pick up an assortment of rubber bands.
I’ve saved some springs from dead lighters, but I don’t know if they will get much use.
@KroninJ @joemansmoke oh and a set of files can be useful as well.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-needle-file-set-5-1-2-6-pcs/4474v
I just picked up a set a few weeks ago. Game changer for sure.