Adjustable Bearing Bottle Cutter

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The biggest struggle for me when I decided I wanted to try recycling bottles into filament was figuring out how to cut bottles into consistent widths. After I saw a video using bearings to cut the bottles, it was only a matter of time. Unfortunately, I got beat to it! Here is the repository and work from Reiten996 - https://github.com/Reiten966/Polyformer I remixed Reiten996's design to fit F695-2rs bearings I already had. The chunky handle is easier to hold. Still, I intend to keep improving his design. Right now, his design is adjusted by a screw in the bottom, which I modified a bit to hold an m3 nut. I added a wedge that fits on the side and pushes the sliding gauge up to replace the one underneath. It should be easier to adjust. Additional parts: - 2 F695-2RS bearings - 3 M3 screws, 6mm minimum, up to 15mm - 1 m3 nut - 1 6mm rod or screw Note: Don't print the model bearings. They won't "cut" it ;)