3D Printed Wagon Hatch Clips

[BlairC_789]

I’m working on 3d printing the plastic screw cover clips for the wing of a wagon.
The problem is I only have one, and the one I have is broken. It is missing a piece that was attached by a cross shape. I circled it in the photos.

If anyone has one of these clips laying around it would be awesome if they could snap a picture of it for me. I may ask you for a size measurement if you happen to have some calipers.
Also here’s some pictures of my current concept. Still need to improve on the snap-in clip a little, add the cross thing obviously, bevel and smooth edges, and then test printing techniques and plastics for durability. Then maybe I’ll get some out too sell!

 

[Wraith]

Let me check my stash, I may have one or more put away for such an occasion......

 

[Wraith]

 

[BlairC_789]

That's awesome! Think you could get a measurement of how tall the cross piece is for me. Within a tenth of an inch would be good

 

[Wraith]

That's awesome! Think you could get a measurement of how tall the cross piece is for me. Within a tenth of an inch would be good

I'll grab a new battery for my caliper tomorrow and send it to you. Hook me up on a pair of fresh ones. Let me know if you need any other measurements.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

measurement of how tall the cross piece is

length of the peg is roughly 7-8 mm. it doesn't have to be exact, it is a locating peg that mates with a through hole in the spoiler to keep the cover from rotating once it is snapped into place.

excellent work by the way. i may be interested in a pair.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Wow, finally.

Third time's a charm I guess

 

[Longroof79]

In the past, several different guys sounded like they were committed to reproduce them via 3D printing. Nothing ever materialized.

 

[BlairC_789]

Ill keep posting some updates here. I keep changing around the clip some big changes and some tiny changes. Trying to get these close to perfect before I think about shipping some out. Currently using PLA+ but may buy a roll of PETG filament to experiment with due to higher heat resistance.
Here's a picture of just a couple of the test prints so far.

 

[Ribbedroof]

I dislike the wings, but glad somebody stepped up and is making it happen for the people that like them.