It seems that most of the drywall mounts that I looked for printed in a vertical orientation, which is not good for strength.
For once, I didn’t reverse engineer anything to design this. Lulz.
https://www.printables.com/model/548516-printable-drywall-mount
Update 8/10 - Added dimension sketches, Added .step file, Added a thinner support ring option that will sit more flush (but not completely)
Neat, good job. You might want to include what screw size it fits, and the word “anchor” somewhere in the description/title for searching (these are typically called drywall anchors in the US).
Cool, I’ll add better details, for sure!
Fyi, it should work for screws with a diameter of ~3.5mm. As long as you can get the screw to self tap its own threads, you should be OK.
Everything should be a very tight fit, when all is said and done. I have to press the anchor bits into the cap by pressing the assembly together hard on my desk.
Looks like a nice, quick print for petg on my sidewinder. Don’t currently have anything I need to hang. But added this to a collection so I can definitely find it later.
Love the idea of printing it split like this. Accomplishes both the spread for anchoring, and decreases layer weakness in the structure.
Thinking of either of these facts makes it seem like a better idea than any other anchor I’ve seen for printing so far. (Used to work in a hardware store, so I know of a few ways to anchor into drywall) Of course I’ve yet to see a print for a toggle anchor (usually have a spring and folds open once you put it through a hole in the wall). Nor have I really looked into finding anchor files. Just came across a few over my 3 years printing experience.
I bet these would also work in masonry
Neat! Won’t the thick rim make it sit a good bit proud of the wall though?
Nice design!! Also love to see the interactions you’re doling out. Keeps the community alive. You seem like a nice person!
Well done OP, rly nice design, thx for sharing
Neat! How much do you figure it can hold up?
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