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    Clamshell Catch Rubber

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    A couple questions about the Rubber Spacers used under the Front and Rear Clamshell Catches:

    1) Does anyone have a .stp file that can be used to print a set of these for quick mock-up purposes?

    2) What type of Rubber is typically used for these spacers?

    3) Would a rubber that is rated at 70 Shore A be appropriate?

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    Thanks, Jeff

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    Re: Clamshell Catch Rubber

    Calling @prototipo to the chat?.

    I printed some in 95A TPU for Chris some while ago. I did them in a variety of infill densities and walls. Hopefully Chris can comment on how he found them.

    IIRC, Chris supplied 2D CAD data and I converted to 3D for printing??but I might have imagined that part!!
    Last edited by NoCorseChris; 17-11-2025 at 20:58.

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    Re: Clamshell Catch Rubber

    Back in the day I remember carving these from a block of rubber with a saw and then trimming with a Stanley knife.
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    Re: Clamshell Catch Rubber

    Quote Originally Posted by NoCorseChris View Post
    IIRC, Chris supplied 2D CAD data and I converted to 3D for printing??but I might have imagined that part!!
    Yes that's right Chris.
    I revised the shape of the front versions, and Keith Sharp produced 3D files and printed replacements. I'll ask Keith if it's ok to share those.

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    Re: Clamshell Catch Rubber

    Mine are shaped hard plastic blocks that I have never been totally happy with. If new ones are being made, can I express an interest?
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    Re: Clamshell Catch Rubber

    I would also be interested in buying them... (both front and rear...)

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