Adjustable power strip clamp mount

Clamp to mount power strips/boards under desks non-destructively (instead of using a mount that screws into the desk). Helps to organise computer cables, particularly for standing desks. Adjustable width to fit a variety of power strip sizes.

Features:

• Fits desks up to 75 mm/3 inches thick
• Fits power strips 60 - 90 mm wide and 55 mm thick
• Mounts power strips in vertical orientation to reduce interference with desk frames (e.g. standing desks)

Parts:

• Clamp, screw (large) and pad - main body that clamps to the desk
• Arm - adjustable lower portion of the power strip mounting area. Raise/lower to fit different power strip widths
• Screw (small) and nut - fixes the arm in place. Nut fits into the hex nut groove of the arm

Clamp variations:

Pick the right clamp depending on your 1) desk thickness and 2) power strip thickness. These are available as STLs in each combination

• Desk thickness: 25 mm, 50 mm or 75 mm
• Arm thickness: 35 mm or 55 mm thickness

Instructions:

• Pick the clamp size that fits your desk thickness
• Print two sets (1 of each part) to mount at both ends of your power strip. All parts are shared between the different clamp sizes
• Insert the hex nut into the groove in the arm
• Place the arm against the bottom of the clamp and pass the smaller screw through to the nut
• Pass the larger screw through the clamp
• Place the pad onto the ball joint of the larger screw. It should snap into place with some pressure
• Place the clamp onto the desk and tighten the larger screw until the clamp is snugly against the desk. Be careful of overtightening as you may damage your desk surface
• Loosen the smaller screw and slide your power strip onto the arm. Push the arm up until the power strip fits snugly and tighten the smaller screw again

Print settings:

• Print as orientated
• Layer height: 0.16 mm for smoother threads
• Walls: 2 is sufficient
• Infill: 15% adaptive cubic is sufficient
• Supports: not necessary, but may be needed for the hole in the clamp's powerboard mount area depending on your printer's bridging abilities (see below). Easiest to use support blockers under the C clamp threads and let your slicer auto-generate supports for this hole

Notes:

• I designed the mount to fit the variety of power strip sizes I had. If you have larger power strips (e.g. double row of sockets), feel free to let me know the width and depth so I can adjust the design to fit your use case

Updates:

• Hex nut changed to square nut for easier tightening (reduced rotation) of the arm
• Hook added to top part of clamp to stop smaller power strips falling forwards and out
• Large version of clamp added for thicker desks - fits 50 mm/2 inch and 75 mm/3 inch thickness