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Balsa Model Assembly Jig

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The larger slotted one provides a way to hold 3/32" thick balsa or plywood pieces squarely for joining. The second narrower slotted one is for 1/16" thick pieces. The tall ones help align curved or slanted keels.
Each slotted piece attaches to the rail with a Tee nut that's threaded M4. Threads are crap and need to be chased with a tap. Slotted pieces on top are good to go as is.
Each assembly is held together and in place by an M4 x 12mm socket head cap screw.
Each leg assembly is held in place with either M4 x 8mm set screws or socket head cap screws.
Align the slot on the bottom of the fixtures with the protruding part of the Tee nut to ensure accuracy.
Pieces attach to a 20x20mm section of 80/20; the longer the better!
Minimum distance between two parallel slots is 1" but it can be reduced to 3/4" by nipping off the ends of the Tee nuts.
No support is needed if printed as shown.
I use them for building model boats and planes to keep ribs square to the keel while glue dri
Source
Thingiverse
What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence
Why?
no supports · significant post-processing
Support-free Single piece Hardware needed
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 0/3
Post-process 2/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA, Wood PLA
Min. bed size
20 mm (Small)
Post-processing
Gluing, Hardware
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Balsa Model Assembly Jig?
Any FDM printer should handle Balsa Model Assembly Jig just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Prusa Mini+, Creality Ender 3, most FDM printers. A minimum build volume of 20 mm is recommended.
Does Balsa Model Assembly Jig need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Balsa Model Assembly Jig — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Balsa Model Assembly Jig available in?
Balsa Model Assembly Jig is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through Thingiverse.
Is Balsa Model Assembly Jig free to download?
Yes, Balsa Model Assembly Jig is available as a free download through Thingiverse. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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