3D printable model of an entomological pinning block, designed for precise positioning of entomological glue boards and labels
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Biodiversity Data Journal 12: e121569
DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.12.e121569
Authors: Ilia Gjonov, Andrey Hristozov
Abstract: The entomological pinning block is a device widely used by entomologists to facilitate the mounting of glue boards and labels on entomological pins. The most commonly used entomological blocks are wooden blocks with steps of varying heights, allowing the placement of individual glue boards and labels at different levels. Models of entomological blocks ready for 3D printing are scarce on the Internet. The proposed model of an entomological block is ready for printing on a standard 3D printer. In addition to the usual positioning of glue boards and labels along the Z-axis, the model also offers targeting devices that enable precise positioning of the entomological pin along the X- and Y-axes. The proposed model can be easily modified for use with glue boards or labels of a different width than proposed or with label level steps of varying heights along the pin. The design of the new pinning block is simple, yet effective, making it an accessible and useful tool for entomologists, museum curators and amateur collectors.