Customizable Flat Duct Tape Reel

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Duct tape -- don't leave home without it! But, carrying around a roll of duct tape can be awkward. It doesn't fit in a pocket, laptop bag or purse, for examples. But, this thing does! Print it out and wind some duct tape onto it. Then off you go ready to handle any emergency. (Duct tape not included.) Customizable parameters include the duct tape width along with the reel length and thickness. There is an option to print it as a single piece which probably requires support. When printed as two halves, the clearance gap for the connector can be set. (The gap insures that the two halves fit together.) Don't worry about making the gap too large. If the fit is too loose the duct tape will hold them together. ;-) Print Settings Printer: CTC (Flashforge clone) Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 mm layer height Infill: 15% Notes: Supports are not required when printing the thing as two halves. They are probably required when printing it as a single piece (which I haven't tried). Post-Printing Tip: Fold the end of the tape back onto itself to make it easy to find and ready to remove in an emergency.