3/4 PVC Pipe Flange

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While searching for a unique 3D Michaelangelo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cake to surprise my youngest son, decided to utilize 3/4 PVC pipe as a structural support. Was hesitant to spend $8 each on flanges at the local box store since I needed at least five flanges. Designed this custom holder, which will securely hold 3/4" PVC schedule 40 pipe in place. The design features four screw holes for easy mounting to a base. To ensure food safety, opted to print using Raptor PLA filament, which is FDA certified as food grade. Although I planned to cover the holder with plastic wrap, chose to use this filament as a precautionary measure, unsure if the plastic wrap would come into contact with the flange and potentially contaminate the cake. Printed the design at 50% infill density since using 100% infill resulted in the pipe not fitting properly.