Microscope Slide Holder (10 slides flat, with magentic latch)

The current version has a modified grip at the front to improve the ease of opening.

I strongly recommend printing in PETG since this can be wiped down and cleaned with lab cleaning reagents such as 70% ethanol. However, I have printed some in PLA and they also seem to work well.

This should also work well if you have a microscope at home and would like to store some of your slides flat for easy access.

Assembly:

The hinge for the lid and the bottom can be secured by simply inserting a 1.75 mm filament through the entire length of the hinge. It can be held in place by simply melting the ends of the filament.

I use 6, 3mm x 1mm magnets to hold it shut. While not essential, they do ensure that your slides remain secured.

Please check out my other designs including:

• A smaller 2 slide immunohistochemistry case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4314593

• A larger 8 slide immunohistochemistry case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4314587