3D Printer Print Plate Scraper

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<p>On occasion, my 3D print needs assistance to remove bits of printed filament from the baseplate. &nbsp;Fingernails are wonderful for this purpose. &nbsp;If you have lots of remnant bits to remove, a scraper will help with this chore.</p><p>There are other baseplate scraper designs that I have looked at. &nbsp;They seem to suffer from a common issue. &nbsp;The scraper blade edge is integrated with the scraper handle. &nbsp;Unfortunately, the scraper edge can easily get damaged, especially if the printed edge design is too thin. &nbsp;To alleviate this design shortcoming, I have separated the design into two parts, a handle and a blade. &nbsp;Hence, the replacement of the blade no longer means reprinting the handle and blade, only the blade is now needed. &nbsp;You can even consider fabricating the blade in another filament type, for example, a carbon fibre strengthened material.</p><p>In my design, the handle and the blade snuggly clip together. &nbsp;In addition, the blade is secured with an M3 screw. &nbsp;Embedded into the handle is a knurled M3x4mm nut, added after the print into which the M3 screw fits.</p><p>My print is made in Aurarum PLA 1.75mm Silk White filament, with 0.2mm layer height and 10% infill on a PRUSA I3 MK3S printer. &nbsp;Print supports are not required.</p><p>I hope you can find this design useful, too.</p><p>Remember to leave me some feedback or even a tip to keep me enthused to make more of these drawings.<br>&nbsp;</p>