Tube Squeezer
Source: Thingiverse by Starno
The Tube Squeezer is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Starno. A simple printable tool for getting the most out of your tubes of toothpaste, lotion, etc. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
A simple printable tool for getting the most out of your tubes of toothpaste, lotion, etc. At a recent trade show, I noticed an astonishing amount of beauty and cosmetic products using the same toothpaste tube-like storing containers. By the end of it, the representatives were struggling to give out samples while the tubes were taking on that all-too-familiar form. ( ) I couldn't help but think about how I would solve this problem with a (hypothetical) makerbot. The slot width is made to fit the largest of flattened toothpaste tubes found amongst my friends. The front slot is drafted just a touch to ease the initial insertion of the tube, and the large circular surface is intended to get that last extra bit once the squeezer reaches the back of the nozzle. This design uses a total of 2.7 c…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Tube Squeezer is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Starno.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Starno, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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