Pen Stand - 3D Printed

This writing utensil container does not, as is generally the case, simply stand on the bottom of a desk top ... this container is held by a hand. The container is inclined forward and appears to offer its "services" to its user.

It is assembled from 3 printable parts and 4 screws.

The container is divided into two parts. The left side is for pencils and pens, the right part for small items like erasers, paperclips etc.

After publishing, it occurred to me that dividing the left side into top and bottom halves might be useful. Therefore there is optional a 2nd container variant (Penstand_container V.2.stl).

Dimensions:

• H 175 mm
• Container Ø 100 mm
• Base Ø 120 mm

Files to print:

• PenStand_container.stl
• (PenStand_container V.2.stl)
• PenStand_base.stl
• PenStand_hand.stl

Print Settings

• Printer brand: Prusa
• Printer: MK3S / Mini
• Supports: No
• Resolution: 0,2
• Infill: 10% except: hand 30%
• Filament brand: Prusa; Geetech
• Filament color: Galaxy Black; Silky silver
• Filament material: PLA

Remark: As all parts are designed to fit very precisely, it may happen that you have to rework one or the other part a bit with sandpaper and/or cutter due to different dimensional accuracy of the printers and the different behavior of the filaments.

For this project you will need:

• 2 self-tapping screws Ø 3 x 25mm
• 1 screw Ø m 3 x 16mm plus matching nut or Ø m 2.5 x 12mm plus matching nut
• 1 self-tapping screw Ø 2,9x 9,5mm
• 2 small washers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small screwdriver
• piercer
• Sandpaper

To attach the hand to the base you need:

• PenStand_base.stl
• PenStand_hand.st
• 2 self-tapping screws Ø 3 x 25mm
• Phillips screwdriver

To attach the container to the hand you need:

• Base with mounted hand
• PenStand_.container.stl
• 1 screw Ø m3 x 16mm plus matching nut or Ø m 2.5 x 12mm plus matching nut
• 1 self-tapping screw Ø 2,9x 9,5mm
• 2 small washers
• Needle nose pliers or a long pair of tweezers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Piercer

If the holes are a bit narrow, you can carefully widen them a bit with a piercer. You have to be especially careful with the fingers, because if you use too much force, a finger can break off.

First attach the container to the thumb. Then you can attach it to the ring finger. Tighten the screw carefully and not too tightly. The PLA material can not stand much!

I recommend that you use the smaller screw for attaching the container to the ring finger (even if it only just fits), as too much manipulation of the finger hole can result in breakage.

If you take the smaller screw (Ø m 2.5 x 12mm), you can't use a washer from the inside, because the screw can't take the nut anymore.

I hope you didn't or won't have any problems assembling it.

As for the weight load, I'm afraid I can't give you any specifics. But as long as you don't fill the container with lead, there shouldn't be any problems. I filled it completely with pens, pencils and a pair of scissors and the tender lady's hand carried it.