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Spatula for 3D Printer with replaceable tip
by senoctar
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Remix of [thing 2314510](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2314510)
The original design works great, however the entire piece needs to be re-printed when the tip is broken. No matter what material is used eventually the tip edge will become dull.
This remix features a removable tip which can be printed separately when the old one isn't great anymore.
Separate pieces also allows for the handle to be at an angle. This doesn't help as much as I thought, but I left it that way.
Note there is no tolerance built-in between tip and handle. You have to press really hard to install a new tip, but this is so it stays in place.
The original design works great, however the entire piece needs to be re-printed when the tip is broken. No matter what material is used eventually the tip edge will become dull.
This remix features a removable tip which can be printed separately when the old one isn't great anymore.
Separate pieces also allows for the handle to be at an angle. This doesn't help as much as I thought, but I left it that way.
Note there is no tolerance built-in between tip and handle. You have to press really hard to install a new tip, but this is so it stays in place.
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