Claw: Adjustable Claw Holder with Handle and Clamp Stand

Claw: Adjustable Claw Holder with Handle and Clamp Stand Description Claw holds small objects while you paint, assemble, solder or inspect them. The claws sit in slots in a threaded cylindrical body. Moving the adjustment ring up or down the thread changes the angle of the claws, allowing you to tighten or release their grip. One ring, no loose screws. Features - Quick adjustment: one ring controls the grip.

- 2 or 4 claws: all claws are identical and can be used in either configuration. Two claws can close until their tips meet. With four claws, the gap between opposing claws can be reduced to 8 mm.

- Optional TPU tips: five tip profiles (00–04) with slightly different clamping areas. Not tested yet, feedback welcome.

- Two ways to use it: attach the holder to a handle to turn the object in your hand, or mount it on a clamp stand.

- Clamp stand for tables and panels: fits horizontal or vertical panels up to 24 mm thick. TPU inserts in the clamp improve grip on the mounting surface.

- Two platform versions: the version designed for vertical panels has an additional socket for a second connector, allowing it to be used on horizontal surfaces as well.

How the parts connect The bottom of the holder’s cylindrical body has a keyed notch that fits a matching protrusion on the handle or connector. Both connections rely on a tight press fit, with no additional fasteners. The fit is intentionally tight, with no clearance between the parts. Press them together firmly. The connector is printed separately and then glued to the platform. This keeps the mating geometry accurate while allowing the platform to be printed in an orientation that maximizes the strength of its screw mount. Use a glue suitable for PLA. Files - claw.3mf: print-ready Bambu Studio project with one plate per part or part group (Holder Base, Holder Ring, Holder Claws, Holder Handle, Connector, Platform Horizontal, Platform Vertical, Clamp Screw, Clamp Screw Knob, TPU Platform Grip, TPU Screw Grip, TPU Claw Tips 00–04) and the print settings described below.

- claw0.3mf: the full assembly as separate objects, without print settings. Take it apart and set it up in your own slicer.

- claw.stl: the full assembly as a single mesh, for viewing or importing into other software.

Print notes - Printer: 0.4 mm nozzle

- Profile: 0.16 mm layer height, 3 walls, 20% 3D honeycomb infill

- Supports: not needed

- Brim: used on the claws, TPU tips, handle and screw knob (a wider brim on the knob)

- Rigid parts: PLA, 220 °C

- TPU parts: tips and clamp inserts in TPU 95A, 230 °C

- Plates: in claw.3mf, the Holder Claws plate has four claws: print two or all four, depending on the configuration. TPU Claw Tip 00 comes as four copies; tips 01–04 are single alternative profiles. Print the Connector separately from the platform, then glue it on

Limitations Claw is made of plastic and is intended for light-duty holding, not for heavy loads or forceful manipulation of held objects.