Ratcheted Toothpaste Tube Squeezer
Source: MakerWorld by Roland Deschain
The Ratcheted Toothpaste Tube Squeezer is a free printable 3D model from MakerWorld by Roland Deschain. I loved the concept behind Luke's 3D's original model but it didn't fit my daughter's toothpaste. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I loved the concept behind Luke's 3D's original model but it didn't fit my daughter's toothpaste. I also found the model quite hard to assemble as the tolerances were tight and there was little to no horizontal expansion (elephant's foot) compensation built in.So while I was lengthening the model I decided to make the following improvements:Increased shaft and body length by 10mmIncreased tube slot width on the shaft and body slightlyAdded chamfer to all surfaces that touch the build plate to compensate for horizontal expansionAdded a bump on the shaft to prevent the tip from coming out while removing the tubeStiffened up the ratchet armsImproved aesthetics (subjective :))Less post processing is required for assemblyNOTE: You need to remove the support material from the bottom of the main …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Ratcheted Toothpaste Tube Squeezer is free to download from MakerWorld. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MakerWorld" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MakerWorld, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Roland Deschain.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Roland Deschain, published on MakerWorld. 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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