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Each flat part of the clip is about 1.5mm thick.

I’d love for the cat to live on as a 3d model to use for things even if a binder clip isn’t the end result. But the machine in brass idea very intriguing. I’ve got a few handy people at work I can ask if they know anybody nearby who does this. Can you CNC brass? Is that the same as ‘machining it’.

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fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
And flooding with comments but I’m bored ATM, here’s a premade model of similar style: printables.com/…/1001548-black-cat-and-moon-wall-…

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fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Looks like there are a number of styles of these in case you weren’t aware: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807120439578.html

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- xorollo@leminal.space ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  Yep, looks the same on the Amazon store. I usually get crafty stuff from AliExpress, but recently my orders are getting cancelled by my bank :/ so then I end up getting it on Amazon.
  
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  - fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    Very odd. I use a virtual number with an REI capital one there usually, no problems thus far, and I’ve ordered a lot (mostly electronic parts)
    
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    xorollo@leminal.space ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    It was really frustrating.
    
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fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
When I’m back from holiday (in the new year) I’ll take a look at the pictures.

PCBWay can machine brass: www.pcbway.com/rapid-prototyping/cnc-machining/

You basically just upload the model and it generates a quote.

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- xorollo@leminal.space ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  This is fantastic. Now I’m just looking at where to buy a spring that will fit.
  
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  - fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    Could use a spring from a chip-clip. If it’s too narrow, some washers or spacers would hold it in place. Or adjust the model to fit the spring. FreeCAD is a wonderful thing 😉
    
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