Snap Blade Disposal Container

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You 3D print don't you? I bet you go through tons of snap blades for print clean-up. Now, the responsible thing is of course to embed the snapped-off blade segments in a spare piece of foam. But admit it, you don't always have those lying around and just chuck your bits into the bin. This simple tool lets you snap off your blades without having to pry out that pesky end clip at the back of your blade. Just snap it off in the slot and let the piece drop into oblivion. Unlike piggy banks, the container is designed to prevent it's contents from falling back out, because nothing comes back from oblivion. Dispose of the entire container once full. UPDATE: Large version uploaded for the larger 18mm blades! I don't have any large blades on me though. So do let me know if the large one works! Instructions The parts are designed for easy printing, no tough overhangs and bridges if you print slot-side down. (it's the default orientation, just FYI in case something messes up) Takes about an hour to print at 0.3mm layer height. A bit more for the Large version. Advisable to print in PLA since these are meant to be disposable parts and will eventually make their way into the bin.