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I designed a printable drywall mount. (www.printables.com)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by remotelove@lemmy.world to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world
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It seems that most of the drywall mounts that I looked for printed in a vertical orientation, which is not good for strength.

For once, I didn't reverse engineer anything to design this. Lulz.

https://www.printables.com/model/548516-printable-drywall-mount

Update 8/10 - Added dimension sketches, Added .step file, Added a thinner support ring option that will sit more flush (but not completely)

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[-] scotticus42@lemmy.nz 7 points 1 year ago

Looks like a nice, quick print for petg on my sidewinder. Don't currently have anything I need to hang. But added this to a collection so I can definitely find it later.

Love the idea of printing it split like this. Accomplishes both the spread for anchoring, and decreases layer weakness in the structure.

Thinking of either of these facts makes it seem like a better idea than any other anchor I've seen for printing so far. (Used to work in a hardware store, so I know of a few ways to anchor into drywall) Of course I've yet to see a print for a toggle anchor (usually have a spring and folds open once you put it through a hole in the wall). Nor have I really looked into finding anchor files. Just came across a few over my 3 years printing experience.

[-] remotelove@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Thanks for comment!

I tried a few anchors that were already out there all of them broke at the layer lines easily with PLA. Granted PETG would probably have mitigated that issue, but I didn't want to change filaments.

The toggle anchor would be fun to design, but designing a hinge that would work universally across many printers and filaments would be a challenge, for sure. Cheers!

[-] alexrmay91@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I hope I link this correctly

!functionalprint@kbin.social needs some love

[-] remotelove@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

It linked just fine! I think I can post to kbin via lemmy. Not sure...

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Neat, good job. You might want to include what screw size it fits, and the word "anchor" somewhere in the description/title for searching (these are typically called drywall anchors in the US).

[-] galaxi@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Nice design!! Also love to see the interactions you're doling out. Keeps the community alive. You seem like a nice person!

[-] remotelove@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Aww, thank you! I can be a sarcastic ass sometimes, but such is life. Regardless, it's fun to design and share things. That reminds me... I included the .f3d file with this design but I forgot to add a .step. I'll add that and some clearer dimensions for it tomorrow.

Lemmy just needs all the love it can get and interactions are super critical for that. After being on Reddit for over 12 years, it's great to be part of something new.

[-] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I bet these would also work in masonry

[-] rambos@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Well done OP, rly nice design, thx for sharing

[-] remotelove@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Thank you.

Isn't it really cool that some of the best engineering projects leverage extreme simplicity? I am not saying that I am a grand architect or anything like that, but this simple project is a perfect example of why most people want to learn 3D printing.

After thousands of dollars were spent on 3D printers, rolls of filament and replacement parts with hundreds of hours dedicated to learn about printers and CAD, it all just boiled down to being able to design and print a silly drywall anchor on a whim.

Ain't this hobby glorious? :)

[-] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Neat! Won't the thick rim make it sit a good bit proud of the wall though?

[-] remotelove@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It can, yes. However, it is only by 3mm. The print orientation is the way it is so that it can survive a hammer and some love taps. (I already tested that, btw.) Additionally, I wanted some extra meat on it for easy removal later and it may be hidden, depending on your application.

In theory, you don't need the support ring if the hole you drill in your drywall is a perfect fit. I have traditionally drilled my drywall holes a hair small for these kinds of mounts, so if you do that, not using the ring may work. Or not.

[-] Aux@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Great stuff!

[-] becausechemistry@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Neat! How much do you figure it can hold up?

[-] Aux@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Not much. If you want to put heavy stuff up, you should use SnapToggles https://www.toggler-uk.com/snaptoggle/

[-] MesaCoast@infosec.pub 1 points 1 year ago

🤤

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