Parametric Hooks For Picture Rails (Often In Older Houses)

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Parametric Hooks For Picture Rails
By Brian Khuu (2019)
Many old houses still have picture rails that you can hang pictures or clocks on. This allow you to print a picture rail hook that fits exactly your picture rail. Just measure the diameter of your rail and specify the hook depth you requre.
Default Values:
/ [Picture Rail Spec] /
// Centered Hook mode (Requires support but is easier to mount)
centeredHook=false;
// Diameter of picture rail
dia=21;
// Mount thickness
thickness=4;
// Mount Width
width=30;
// Standoff of the mount away from the wall
standoff=0.5;
/ [Picture Rail Spec] /
// Hook Diameter
hookdia=10;
// Hook Flange
hookflange=3;
// Hook Width
hookwidth=4;