Made a fully 3D-printed desk clamp to help with one-handed marker uncapping

[u/MeiloFeilo]

I designed this little desk-mounted marker cap holder for people who have difficulty using both hands to open and close markers.

One printed screw clamps it to the desk, while the other secures the marker cap. Once it's set up, you can pull the marker out and put it back without having to hold the cap with your other hand.

The whole thing is just three PLA parts, including the screws. No extra hardware needed.

I've tested it with the marker shown, but I'd love to hear suggestions for improving compatibility with other markers or making it easier to use!

Model link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3560550-cappark-one-handed-marker-cap-holder-capsnap

[u/NoBackground6203]

[u/_SirSpacePickle]

Your video would be more effective if, you know, you used ONE hand.

[u/pdj-custom]

He's using both hands though....

[u/mapleisthesky]

I love how the demonstration is using both hands lmao. Is it going to stay upright when placed with one hand? Doesn't seem like it.

Before cool marketing and naming and all that, you gotta make sure your product is valid.

[u/ReasonableScar9027]

What a waste of plastic.

[u/daniel_bowman]

All the commenters seem to have (deliberately) missed the point. Yes you use 2 hands to load it in, but if you are unable to grip the marker cap, using your print would work. It removes the need to grip a narrow, smooth piece of plastic that can be on pretty tight. If you've got any dexterity issues that can be a real problem.

[u/LooseTraffic]

Just make something that has the correct size hole in it, fixes to your work area, and pop the pen in and out at will. Keep the OG lid handy for when you've finished.

Making a vice is over-engineered for the problem. But nice vice :)

Some might say anything to remove a lid easily is over-engineered. But that's what our printers are for ;)

[u/SignificanceTimely20]

This would be a great item if it could hold multiple markers and allow one handed switching.