Manga and pocket book protective case

Introduction

If, like me, you put everything in your bag, you've probably already damaged some of your books under your groceries and other items. These cases will allow you to protect them.

There are two models: one which should fit most of the pocket books (178mm x 111mm) and the other one for mangas (185mm x 135mm).

I use Chicago screws for the assembly. I find them to be more aesthetic than traditional nuts and bolts.

Book / manga sizes:

• Pocket book without spacer: 178mm x 111mm x up to 30mm
• Pocket book with spacer: 178mm x 111mm x up to 40mm
• Manga without spacer: 185mm x 135mm x up to 30mm
• Manga with spacer: 185mm x 135mm x up to 40mm

Chicago screws needed:

• Pocket book / manga without spacer: (M5x40mm + M4x4mm) x 4
• Pocket book / manga with spacer: (M5x50mm + M4x4mm) x 4

Printing

• Material: prefer PETG over PLA for the lid. Any filament for the body.
• Horizontal printing - support: no. There are 2 layers of bridges for screw's holes overhangs.
• Vertical printing - support: yes. The model has been designed to be printed horizontally. If your printer bed is too small, you can print the model vertically. In this case, support is needed for the left or right overhanging corner. In my opinion, support is not required for the lid slit, it is faster to clean the slit after printing. Use the painting option of your slicer to define the support zone under the corner and “manuel tree support”.

Assembly

Use an M5x40mm screw to break the overhang bridges in the screw holes. Push the screw from the inside of the box to the outside. Clean the remaining material with a deburring tool.