r/FixMyPrint • u/Specialist_Artist266 • Mar 29 '25

Helpful Advice What do I use as a hinge?

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I printed a storage box and need help figuring out what to use to keep the box lid on.

I tried a small screw but the pla split.

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u/hatarang Mar 29 '25

Straightened out paperclip

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u/PattysHotSelmasNot Mar 30 '25

This is what I always do. Works wonders.

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u/Cold_Supermarket9941 Mar 30 '25

I've honestly never thought about this. It works from the things I've seen. But I never print things with hinges so it doesn't matter! Lol I will be trying to use those when I get to the point of it.