May 10, 2025
Description
I really liked InsiderPhD's Magnetic Label System for the Cereal Dry Boxes. It is a really impressive build. However, I wanted something simpler so I made one that just uses thermal printed address labels. Instead of InsiderPhD's neat electronic labels, I made a separate label plate that is attached with magnets to the clip style holder. Both of my pieces use 3mm round magnets that are 2mm thick. These are tiny (but cheap). Orientation of the magnets is pretty easy when assembling. Start with putting magnets into one of the pieces - for example, the clip. Make sure both magnets face the same way and press them securely in. I like to do a final seat with the back of a marker or something similar. Then stack another magnet on top of each of the two magnets you just installed. Align a label plate with the clip, making sure the empty magnet holes face the clips magnets. Press the two together. This easily inserts the magnets. Then press them home with the marker etc to make sure they are secure. You can then use the label plate you just made to do the same thing to load magnets into another clip. If you follow this process, using the mates to load magnets as mentioned above, all of the parts will have the correct magnet orientation so any label can go on any clip. Since I am using very small magnets, you can knock off the labels if you hit them too hard.
Obviously, if you do not want to use magnets, you can just press the label directly onto the clip. These were sized for 14mm x 87mm Folder labels.
The Clip is intentionally modeled with the bottom of its plate flush to the bottom of the clip itself. While not as aesthetically pleasing, it makes it where no supports are needed. I printed with the clip in its normal orientation and the separate label plate with the holes facing up. I used a 0.15mm layer height/quality setting with PETG filament.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution
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