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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 09:47 PM
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Well sadly the first iteration havent faired to well. the material used to print them was very
brittle and is starting to crack. im looking into a different plastic preferably delrin. ill keep updating.
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Old Oct 12, 2021 | 11:15 AM
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Definately following, good job CableMN! Will definately order a set whenever you have them available!
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Old Oct 17, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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Man, it is crazy that this part is so difficult to obtain. I am rooting for you and the 3-d printing! I’d love to order one from you if you get it figured out. I wonder if I could use one of the existing hooks to make a mold, fill it with some melted plastic, and make my own.
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Old Oct 6, 2022 | 08:50 PM
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Do you have the file for this 3D print? I would love to print it at home!
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Old Feb 22, 2023 | 02:23 PM
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Hi... did you ever get these working. I sure do need one.. thank you..
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Old May 14, 2023 | 07:57 PM
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Hi... did you ever get these working. I sure do need one.. thank you..
There's a guy on ebay who is manufacturing these.
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Old Dec 19, 2023 | 06:40 PM
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After searching for ever I decided to make my own injection moulds and make some properly. My clips are completely solid not hollow, have 2 predetermined holes for factory hardware and are made out of a high strength automotive plastic I use on bumpers. If anyone’s interested I’ll be selling them in sets of 6. These clips will not break. Smashed one with a hammer a dozen times. I lost the clip before breaking it.

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Old Dec 30, 2024 | 10:18 PM
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@Mikethemuss do you still have the mold would you be willing to make 6 more? I can pay you

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After searching for ever I decided to make my own injection moulds and make some properly. My clips are completely solid not hollow, have 2 predetermined holes for factory hardware and are made out of a high strength automotive plastic I use on bumpers. If anyone’s interested I’ll be selling them in sets of 6. These clips will not break. Smashed one with a hammer a dozen times. I lost the clip before breaking it.

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Old Dec 30, 2024 | 10:19 PM
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@Mikethemuss do you still have the mold would you be willing to make 6 more? I can pay you
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