I’m looking to start keeping hardware for prints that need additional parts to complete them. A Pi case that I printed needed screws that I don’t have on hand and needed to go searching for some.

It got me thinking to keep a container of stuff ready that would get used often, but I don’t really know what to keep on hand. What do you have readily available?

  • joemansmoke@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I have a pack of M2-M5 screws + nuts + washers thats come in handy. Also, heat press inserts (if you have a soldering iron) can really help clean up designs. Again, I just have a M2-M5 pack with various lengths, and I think it even came with the soldering iron tips for each insert size.

    I’ve had trouble finding Metric fasteners in my local hardware store, so I just buy variety packs online. Also, most 3D prints Ive run into use Metric sizes, with the occasional 6-32 screw here and there.

    Zip ties are nice if you mess around with your printer or work on electronics (cable management).

    • FuglyDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      11 months ago

      M2, m3 and m5 bolts of various lengths,

      The inserts and a tap. For weak connections, instead of the insets, I just tap out the hole.

      Other hardware I keep on hand are wiring and soldering, resistors and other vitamins, smooth rods (for making pins, etc).

      Mostly I buy what I need as i need it but things like electronics components, they tend to be more less bulk buys.

    • KroninJ@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      I wasn’t sure about what type of screws to get. I haven’t printed off enough that need them to know quite yet, but not having any also has held me back from printing those things.

      I was thinking about springs, but it seems like there’s just too much variety to really keep much on hand.