U225X PUBLIC-SAFE CONVERSATION NOTE

RECORD: CHAT-0020
TOPIC: 3D Print Connection Ideas
IMPORTED: 2026.01.31

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: I want to print a record stand like this. Im thinking 2 identical sides and 3 straight cross members whats a good connection I could use for the cross members

RECOVERED CONVERSATION EXCERPTS
USER MESSAGES:
1. I want to print a record stand like this. Im thinking 2 identical sides and 3 straight cross members whats a good connection I could use for the cross members
2. Please give me a 3d rendering sketch of the joint
3. I want a 3d rendering
4. hi want to have ridges so the records stay in place how far apart should i make them

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. Oh yeah — that design is PERFECT for a 3D print. And you’re thinking about it the right way: 2 identical side frames + 3 straight cross members. Here are the best connection options (in order of “works great + easy to print”):. ✅ Best overall: Tab + Pocket (mortise & tenon style) How it works: - Each cross member has a rectangular tab - Each side has a matching rectangular pocket - Slide it in, then glue (or friction fit) Why it’s great: - Super strong - Self-aligns perfectly - Very print-friendly Good sizes to start with (PLA): - Tab thickness: 6 mm - Tab depth into pocket: 10–15 mm - Clearance: 0.2–0.35 mm per side - Example: tab = 6.00 mm → pocket = 6.4–6.7 mm ✅ If you want *snug snap fit*, start at 0.2 mm…
2. Absolutely — here’s a clean 3D “exploded” sketch rendering of the Tab + Pocket (mortise & tenon) joint you can use for your record stand cross members.. ✅ 3D Rendering Sketch (Tab into Pocket Joint) Exploded view [code excerpt omitted]. ✅ Assembled view (tab inside pocket) [code excerpt omitted]. ✅ Side cutaway view (shows depth) ``` SIDE FRAME WALL
3. Yep — adding ridges is a great idea 👍 For 12" vinyl records in sleeves, here’s what works best: ✅ Best ridge spacing Center-to-center spacing: 6.5 mm (0.256") That gives enough grip to keep them from sliding, but not so tight that it fights you when you grab one.. ✅ Ridge size (so it prints clean + doesn’t dent sleeves) - Ridge height: 1.5–2.0 mm - Ridge width (top flat): 1.5–2.5 mm - Add a tiny fillet/roundover if you can (0.5–1 mm) so it’s not sharp on the sleeves.. If you want “extra secure” (more bite) - 5.0–6.0 mm spacing Good if the stand will get bumped a lot. If you want “easy grab / fast browsing” - 7.0–8.0 mm spacing Easier to pull records in/out, holds fewer in the same space.. ⭐ My recommendation…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
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- *How it works:
- Each cross member has a rectangular tab
- Each side has a matching rectangular pocket
- Slide it in, then glue (or friction fit)
- *Why it’s great:
- Super strong
- Self-aligns perfectly
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