#3DVFaceShield
This is the guide on what different versions there are, and why you should print that specific one.
The main factor will be what country you live in, and what kinds of hole punches is available on your market.
Currently there are 3 different versions, one for Sweden, one for Europe and one for North America.
SWEDEN
This version is made to be used with the Swedish national hole punch standard "triohålning".
This is the version to go for:
- If you are making these in Sweden
- If you are going to laser cut your shields, this is the sturdiest fastening.
How to do the punching:
- Set your hole punch to the setting for a A6 sheet, this is often done by pulling out the guide bar about 10mm.
- Make one punch on one side of the long side of the A4
- Flip the A4 sheet around its short axis, and make one punch on the opposite side, so you end up with 8 holes along the same edge.
Download the files on our primary host (YouMagine)
Download mirror (GitHub)
EUROPE
This version is made to be used with the ISO 838 2-hole punches that are common all around Europe.
This is the version to go for:
- If you are making these anywhere in Europe but Sweden.
How to do the punching:
- Set your hole punch to the setting for a A6 sheet, this is done by pulling out the guide bar until it says "A6".
- Make a test punch in a piece of paper, then measure how far the holes are from each edge and make sure it is symmetric.
- Make one punch on one side of the long side of the A4
- Flip the A4 sheet around its short axis, and make one punch on the opposite side, so you end up with 4 holes along the same edge.
Download the files on our primary host (YouMagine)
Download mirror (GitHub)
NORTH AMERICA
This version is made to be used with north american 3-hole "Letter" punches.
The 3-hole pattern turned out to not be sturdy enough, so we use a 1/2" spacer to create a 6-hole pattern with a 1" offset instead.
This is the version to go for:
- If you are making these in North America and want to use letter size sheets.
How to do the punching:
- Set your hole punch to the setting for a Letter sheet
- Make a test punch in a piece of paper, then measure how far the holes are from each edge and make sure it is symmetric.
- Print the Spacer piece and put it on top of your guide bar. This is what creates the hole offset needed.
- Put the Letter (8.5"x11") and make one punch along one of the long sides, with the short edge resting on your spacer piece.
- Flip the Letter sheet around its short axis, and make one punch on the opposite side, so you end up with 6 holes along the same edge.
Download the files on our primary host (YouMagine)
Download mirror (GitHub)
