#How to enlarge hole for a magnet?

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coarse gate
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Hi!
I didn't check the STL for a screwdriver bit case and just sent it for a print.
It turns out that the magnets the creator recommended (15x5x2 mm) from Amazon aren't really that size and he made it fit only those.
So it's like 14x4,5x2...
How can I fix it post-print? The printing wasn't expensive at all, but I would hate to throw it away and print a new one with enlarged grooves.

Thanks.

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prisma hareBOT
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AI Help

If the grooves are too small for the magnets, one solution could be to use sandpaper or a small file to carefully increase the groove size. It's important to do this slowly and test the fit frequently to avoid making the grooves too large. If you're unsure about doing this yourself, you could also try contacting a professional 3D printing service to see if they could adjust the grooves for you. Another option could be to purchase smaller magnets that fit the existing grooves.

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gusty breach
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You could use a dremel if you have one

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Or a sharp exacto and be sure to be very careful with it

coarse gate
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I tried to file, but only got so far. Same for a razor.

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gusty breach
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Just make sure to be safe and not have your fingers in the direction of the blade, it will cut you and you will have a bad time (talking from A LOT of experience)

coarse gate
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Ye, I learned a hard way with my first summer job 😄

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This is ruining my hand. I didn't think the plastic from 3D printer is that tough

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I will have to reprint. No way I am doing that 8 times without cutting myself.

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Maybe if I heated the knife... 105°C is not very safe

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Fire damage +10 thonk

mortal trench
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A file would work best.

merry sand
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Check slicing tollerance

mortal trench
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Nail file in particular works pretty well

merry sand
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Check middle exclusive or inclusive for hole size. This will make the hole bigger of smaller depending on your settings.

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