Rod Holder (remix) using self-tapping screws instead of bolts and locknuts

Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713371.

If you want to implement V2 of StvPtrsn's excellent dry box made from a tote yet use self tapping screws instead of bolts and locknuts, this is your remix.

This design will 3D print the Rod Holder with pre-drilled holes for self tapping screws. There are two file variations to accommodate either of the following screw sizes:

8x of 3.5mm x 12mm Self Tapping Screws

For example, workable: 3.5mm x 12mm Hex Hexagon Head Self Tapping Screws Silver https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Hexagon-Tapping-Screws-Silver/dp/B012T9NPJC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=httpdougjosne-20&linkId=a452f64b0bc81ff5d182a8f106136339&language=en_US.

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8x of M3 X 10mm Self Tapping Screws

For example, workable: M3 X 10mm Stainless Steel Cross Pan Head Self Tapping Screws Bolts https://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Hexagon-Tapping-Screws-Silver/dp/B012T9NPJC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=httpdougjosne-20&linkId=a452f64b0bc81ff5d182a8f106136339&language=en_US

The key here is flexibility. Anything remotely close to the above should work fine.

More details:

This is a remix of one part of StvPtrsn's "Sterilite 20qt Filament Dry Box v2" (October 30, 2019). I had said that his original version was "hands down the best solution I've found for a dry box made from a plastic tote. Works great! Easier and faster to setup than other designs! Compared to others, it has fewer parts to print, and is a much better approach." Now, this Version 2 has more parts to print, but it prioritizes ease of use over ease of getting it implemented. I've got some implemented of both V1 and V2, and I have them both in use.

So why this remix on one of the few parts?

His approach calls for bolts and locknuts. However, it's just as doable with lowly self-tapping screws, meaning it's less demanding on hardware, offers more flexibility, and is a bit faster and easier.

Tip: Despite using self tapping screws, for ease of installation I pre-drilled the tote (mark the holes using his Drill_Hole_Template.stl and then use a 3mm bit or 1/8" bit to drill the 3mm thick tote plastic), and the part itself prints as pre-drilled, which gains wall thickness inside the part to grip the screws, and makes alignment a breeze.

Kudos to StvPtrsn for his excellent designs.

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