The Laptop Saver - A sub-desk level drink holder

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Working from home often results in beverages and computer equipment sharing the same desk. This is a perpetually hazardous arrangement (and I speak from experience).

This design is for a cup/drink holder that places the beverage below desk level. This means that mishaps should result in nothing more than getting the floor messy, while keeping the desk, computer, and other important things safe.

It should fit desks from 40mm thick to 8mm thick.

If you do have a very slippery table and are worried about it slipping, I'd recommend some silicone furniture pads, like these: https://www.bunnings.com.au/taskmaster-12-7-x-1-5mm-door-buffer-100-pack_p0290558

Print instructions

Print the clamp and screw with heavy perimeters and infill for strength. No support required.
If you're using it for hot drinks, don't print it from PLA.

Update 26/06/20: Added a wider (95mm dia) version of the cupholder for larger cups.

Update 12/6/21: Added a reversed bracket for people who want the clamping knob up top.

Update 22/01/23: Added a larger bracket for big desks (50mm).

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no more coffee spills from the cats, thanks!
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Printed this last night. I had to make the clamp thicker to fit my thinner desk. Added a little rubber to both sides and it seems to be pretty sturdy.
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How thin is your desk?
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pretty thin! I was given it, I'm sure it's some Ikea special lol. My thumb is thicker than the desk lol!
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Replying to @codyrune5 :
Ahhh. There’s a clamp for narrow desks in the model files. That will probably fit.
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description where it says " It should fit desks from 40mm thick to 8mm thick ". Might want to add a parenthesis that states clamp file fits 20mm to 40mm while the narrow desk allows for 8mm being the tightest.
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perfect
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Strength Issue:Don’t try to tighten the screw. It will sheer off with any force.
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