Gridfinity magnetic baseplate jig - Print in place

In stock · Made-to-order resin · Ships from Auckland · Free shipping over $75

Material

High-Detail Resin (8K)

Colour

Grey

Weight

~40 g

Print time

~4.5 h

Shipping

$10 std · $20 express

Lead time

1-3 d print + 1-4 d ship

WhatKeeps your magnets aligned for superglue and installation. It's the logical counter-jig to this one for bins: https://www.printables.com/model/188559-gridfinity-magnet-glue-up-jig If your baseplate uses “press fit” style clearance, I recommend this tool instead: https://www.printables.com/model/374624-gridfinity-pressure-fit-magnet-jig This model is a remix of https://www.printables.com/model/329110-gridfinity-magnetic-baseplate-jig . It's completely redesigned from the ground up, so it doesn't need support. The trick was adding a square in the middle for alignment. Make the jig Print out both pieces. Determine your magnetic alignment. If you're using a bin jig, they should lock together like this: Insert 6x2 magnets into the holes of the jig and glue in place. I recommend wearing nitrile glovesUse the jig: Put jig onto the separator. Square facing up. Put magnets on the separator, they will “click” into the right orientation: Put superglue on the magnets (wear nitrile gloves)Insert the jig and separator with magnets into the baseplate.Remove the jigWith one hand, press the separator into the baseplateWith another hand, lift the jig away from the separator.Once the jig is clear, you can remove the separator from the baseplate