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?

  • KroninJOPEnglish
    1•1 year 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.

    • Mom Nom MomEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      With springs, you might be able to substitute a print-in-place option.

      Or keep the springs from retractable pens. If you end up with a project that needs one, you might have the right size…

      I have also seen some designs that use a rubberband to do something similar.

      Just a couple of ideas, that might be useful.

      • KroninJOPEnglish
        2•1 year ago

        Thanks for the idea! Will have to pick up an assortment of rubber bands.

        I’ve saved some springs from dead lighters, but I don’t know if they will get much use.

      • KroninJOPEnglish
        1•1 year ago

        I just picked up a set a few weeks ago. Game changer for sure.