I have a few dvds with some missing their cases and was wondering if anyone has tried making their own. The problem with a lot of tutorials is you already buy a basic case to modify that already have the push buttons. From searching online I have found them refereed to as push hubs and spider hubs though there doesn’t seem to be a consistent name for them.
- TehPers ( @TehPers@beehaw.org ) English3•2 hours ago
I have no idea how doable this is, but are you able to 3d print them?
I don’t have a 3d printer though I will see if any public library has one I can use. Making it by hand instead of a 3d printer is something I have not seen done so it may not be practical.
- Nawor3565 ( @Nawor3565@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) English2•2 hours ago
I’m not sure I exactly understand what you’re asking, maybe some pictures would help?
Its the little circle thing you clip the disc onto that goes through the hole of the dvd to hold it in.
- rudyharrelson ( @rudyharrelson@lemmy.radio ) 3•2 hours ago
If you have access to a 3D printer (some public libraries have 3D printers you can use to print stuff), you might be able to print one fairly easily. I found a couple that might work for your use case:
https://www.printables.com/model/812115-dvd-snap-case-repair
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5277570
Thanks I haven’t done any 3d printing before but I will look into if any libraries have a 3d printer and if recycling plastic to make the filament is also an option. Either way it 3d printing the the holder and building the container to attach it to out of recycled material would be better than buying a new one out of new plastic.