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Plasterboard hole repair backer

Back a plasterboard hole for filling

Backs a hole up to 70 mm in plasterboard: thread a string through the two centre holes, butter the edges with filler, feed the plate in diagonally and pull it tight behind the board. Tie the string to a pencil across the hole until it sets, then cut it and fill flush.

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Size: 100 × 60 × 9 mm
Shape: Rounded-square
Walls: 4.0 mm
Volume: 22.1 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 27.5 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Home hardware & architecture
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 13 steps

What’s in it

Rounded-square, 100 × 60 × 9 mm, with 4.0 mm walls
2 holes in the floor

How to print it

Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

Filament: at most about 27.5 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.55 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 (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the plasterboard hole repair backer model?

The plasterboard hole repair backer model measures 100 × 60 × 9 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 27.5 g of PLA (22.1 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.55 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 plasterboard hole repair backer model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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