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The original design had several problems, but the most significant was that there was no handle. And, even after I added a knob to it for lifting, it did not seem right because the knob did not help you open the Drainer. But the new design (posted here) solves that and so much more.

It is stronger and more durable, has improved drainage, better retention when closed, and raised ribs that encourage food scraps to slide off better.

The new handle is also part of the opening and closing system. When you lift the Drainer up using the handle, you are keeping it closed, which is important if it is full of food scraps as you swing around to your garage receptacle. Then you rotate your fingers slightly so that you can press the pressure point with your thumb, causing it to pop open, while at the same time holding the handle to suspend the Drainer. It might sound complicated but it feels very natural once you have done it a few times.

It prints as a single piece with one piece of support to be removed after printing. And, I recommend printing it in ABS if you can, as it has a higher Tg (glass temperature) than PLA and PETG, making it better able to survive the hot water typically found flowing into sinks.

Print Settings

Functional designs (such as this one) generally require more strength than non-functional designs and more strength than the typical default slicer settings provide, so please review your slicer settings carefully.

This product was designed for a 0.4mm nozzle, a 0.2mm layer height. For best results I suggest the following:

Assembly Notes

There is no assembly required, but you do need to carefully defuse the print before using it and remove the built-in print support.

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In my opinion, these are just a better design for a pot scraper than the commercially made ones I have used.

I have made it bigger so you can grab hold of it, and longer so that you can press it into your hand and apply real pressure for cleaning. The commercially made ones rely too much on finger strength (in my opinion). It has more texture to help improve grip as well. And, I have made a stand for it so it is not getting lost in the cupboard under our sink.

I did make a smaller one just in case someone does not like the large one but I really think the larger one makes more sense. Even the fact that it has a long side gives you the ability to make wider swaths when needed.

I have also included a simple stand, so you have somewhere to put the scraper when not in use.

Printing

Functional designs (such as this one) generally require more strength than non-functional designs and more strength than the typical default slicer settings provide, so please review your slicer settings carefully.

I definitely recommend printing this in PETG for strength and durability.

This product was designed for a 0.4mm nozzle, a 0.2mm layer height and the following settings:

• Material: PETG
• Wall Line Count = 4 ( 4 x 0.4mm = 1.6mm walls )
• Top and Bottom Layer Count = 5 ( 5 x 0.2mm = 1.0mm top and bottom )
• Infill = 100%
• Support = None required
• Brim = NO
• Print Orientation: As per STL files

Assembly Notes

No assembly or post-print processing is required.

Hi Mum! Thank you.

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