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Parametric hinged book cover by l0b0 is licensed under the Creative Commons - GNU GPL license.
© 2011 by l0b0
Instructions
First, tweak the material dimensions in the configuration if you want. The parts will resize based on that. For example, if you don't want to use a magnet strip to close it (or are planning to add it as an inlay), simply set magnet_thickness to zero.
To make by hand:
1. Print the OpenSCAD rendering with the "ECHO" statements, so you have all the measurements for building it.
2. Cut out the three metal pieces and the magnet strip.
3. Bend into shape. This can be tricky if the material is resilient, so you may want to drill the bottom filing holes and attach a piece of metal the same thickness as the paper. If you align them correctly, you should be able to bend around it without too much effort.
4. Drill the remaining holes.
To print:
1. Explode the view (just set explode to true) to make it manifold before exporting.
Either way:
1. Attach hinges.
2. Attach the magnet strip or other fastener.
3. Perforate your paper with a hole punch
4. Insert bolts boltdepot.com/Sex-bolts-and-Mating-screws.aspx to keep the whole thing together.
