Horseshoe-magnet pin catcher — 3D-printable model preview

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Horseshoe-magnet pin catcher

Catch pins and needles with real magnets

A dish shaped like a classic horseshoe magnet, with two seats in the floor for real disc magnets under the "poles". Drop it near the sewing machine or the workbench and loose pins, needles and small screws jump to it and stay put.

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Size: 110 × 76 × 16 mm
Shape: Custom outline
Walls: 2.0 mm
Volume: 21.3 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 26.4 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Crafts & making
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 14 steps

What’s in it

Custom outline, 110 × 76 × 16 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
Custom outline traced from a shape
2 holes in the floor
Raised text: “S”, “N”

How to print it

Press or glue a 10 mm disc magnet into each seat from below.

Prints as shown on its outline, no supports.

Filament: at most about 26.4 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.53 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (a 3MF per part, plus a Bambu Studio / Orca Slicer project with every part on its own plate).

Questions

What size is the horseshoe-magnet pin catcher model?

The horseshoe-magnet pin catcher model measures 110 × 76 × 16 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Press or glue a 10 mm disc magnet into each seat from below. Prints as shown on its outline, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 26.4 g of PLA (21.3 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.53 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the horseshoe-magnet pin catcher model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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