Pliers to close paint by numbers paint container pots

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I designed these pliers to make it easier for an older person to close paint by numbers paint container pots. The jaws are parallel when the paint container is in the jaws which applies even pressure to the lid. They are held together with an M5x20 panhead screw and M5 lock nut recessed into the sides. The pliers work well for their intended purpose. The parts fit on an Ender 3/Ender 5 print bed. I placed them diagonally. Each half is a little different as one side recesses the M5 panhead screw head and the other side recesses a lock nut. I used support for the recesses for the screw and nut. Hopefully folks that have trouble snapping closed the little paint by number container lids will find them useful. I added a step file and Fusion 360 file as well. Enjoy!