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Design Example: Making a carriage clamp (G- or C- type)

With DSM's easy 3D modelling tools, you should able to design & 3D print most of your metal/wood workshop essentials. Get printable STL files from this great Thingiverse project:

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In DesignSpark Mechanical, designing the clamp frame is a relatively straight forward task. To add a surface finish (knurl) to the frame and the screw piece along with the threads, follow these tutorials:

1. Knurling: https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/how-do-i-apply-a-knurl-pattern-to-an-object

2. Threads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys4d96_O3EI

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