Combination Square - Free 3D Print Model

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Description

Combination Square (also known as a Combo or Sliding Square)

It can be quickly attached to ANY steel rule up to a max. thickness of 1.2mm.

This is an extremely versatile measuring & marking tool with many uses, but the main ones are shown in the images here.

I particularly wanted this design to be:

fully 3D printable
versatile enough to accommodate existing steel rules, and so avoiding a printed rule component (which could never match in terms of resolution & accuracy).
Robust! and so able to stand to a workshop environment
Hold a steel rule securely with easy to operate clamping mechanism.

This model is the result & I am really pleased with how it turned out. Super pleasant feeling in the hand in terms of tactility (but also its weight), accommodates all my steel rules, and its solid as a rock!

Zero support required, and as mentioned, no need for metal fasteners as the wing bolt & captive nuts are printed too. Everything is printed with 4 to 5 walls for strength and so are more than up to the job.

Assembly: Simply insert the captive nut in the slot on the main tool body. This should seat all the way to the back of the slot and align concentrically with the bolt hole. Then just pass the wing bolt into the hole and screw into the nut. See exploded assembly BOM.

Insert Steel Rule of your choice & use: The rule can be set into the tool at any location along its length. Just make sure the inserted edge is seated fully back in the slot to ensure it is held square to the tool……. and then tighten the wing nut to clamp in place. You may need to cinch the wing nut down a little to get a 100% secure fit, but that's fine, this is printed strong!

I hope this increases measuring / marking bliss for you like it has me!

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