Number 8 Screw Cover or Cap

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This is just a quick screw cap designed for a #8 wood screw, but it will probably work with others. The hole is about 4mm and the OD is about 22mm. The cap snaps over the base and it is possible to use a small washer with the screw (I used an M5 washer which fit fine). I printed this in PETG for weather resistance, will see how well it holds up (SUNLU Filament). Parts are not oriented for printing, but they should not require any supports. STEP file is included for easy remixing. I was thinking this would also possibly be useful to make a faux carriage bolt head, or with a remix, possibly a hex bolt head. I have not tried this since I just needed something to cover the ugly screw heads on an outdoor gazebo. But it could work for a decorative beam or something that was intended to look industrial, without spending money and time on real hardware. If interested, and if you are willing to test some prototypes of a hex bolt head cover, let me know and I may be able to make a remix on condition that you will test the prototypes and provide feedback (I don't like to spend the PLA on testing stuff I don't plan to use).