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Gridfinity Skeletonised Base with screwholes 3d model
Gridfinity Skeletonised Base with screwholes 3d model
Gridfinity Skeletonised Base with screwholes 3d model

Gridfinity Skeletonised Base with screwholes

A redesign of a skeletonised Gridfinity base that I saw recently - this design follows the same goal of reducing material usage while also adding the ability to fix down the base with screws (I used 3.5mm x 20mm wood screws for this)

If anyone would like some more grid sizes uploaded, please let me know and I will add them as soon as possible.

Current Sizes available:

  • 3x3
  • 3x5
  • 3x6
  • 4x4
  • 4x5
  • 4x6
  • 5x5
  • 5x6
  • 6x6

Although this is a lightweight print, I can confirm that it prints well on a 0.6mm nozzle.

I have added a new version (I didn't want to remove this one, in case it's helpful for anyone)


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David W
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New reinforced version uploaded :) - Find it here!

Admorei 3
Admorei

Hey I really like the model but would you be able to upload the Cad file itselve ? Id really like to have a 4x5 3x5 4x6 3x6. Thank you verry much for the great model :D

David W
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New sizes added as requested :)

Admorei 3
Admorei

Thank you verry Much!!

Admorei 3
Admorei

Do you have any advice on how you screw the plates down ? For me either the screw is sticking too far out of the print or the friction of the screwhead and the print is enough to move the plate a bit or even buckle it when putting down the 4th screw in one plate.

David W
UnifyTech

I must admit that I had a similar problem, but I had a box of 3.5mm x 20mm screws that were just the right size. I might have to look into strengthening the frame a little more though - maybe I went a little too far with the material savings :D

Admorei 3
Admorei

yeah i think at least adding a one line thick wall on the edges would probably help with the buckeling a lot ... but on the other hand that would negate a lot of the filament savings ... I guess glueing would mitigate the buckeling issue too but at that point connectors to at least correctly fit together multiple plates would be really good ...

Its a hard problem to optimize tbh

David W
UnifyTech

I have added a new version (I didn't want to remove this one, in case it's helpful for anyone)

David W
UnifyTech

I'll have a look at this as soon as I have some time - possibly some reinforcing ribs would work. Wouldn't save as much filament, but could look nice while still far lighter than the standard bases.

David W
UnifyTech

I will add those additional sizes for you @Admorei (There is already a 3x5 and a 4x5 in there)

Gridfinity Skeletonised Base with screwholes

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