Air Layer Frame

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Air Layering frame crafted from interlocking circular shapes. The design builds upon Pmoews' innovative "Spherical Cat Toys" OpenSCAD concept. Special thanks go to his guidance in adapting the design to incorporate essential features. This design is highly customizable, allowing users to adjust both the overall radius and hole size to perfectly fit their tree or limb for airlayering. Its minimal material usage enables printing without support. The design generates one half of a complete sphere, necessitating two prints for a full Air Layer Frame. I've included slits for tie-raps or clips (a separate design will be added later), facilitating the secure connection of the two halves during installation. Simply fill the sphere with damp moss, wrap it around the tree, and secure in place. The example file provided features a radius of 45mm, accompanied by a 12mm hole size. Users can adjust these parameters to achieve a snug or loose fit around their tree. The grid pattern allows for easy observation of root growth, signaling when removal is appropriate. This frame's strength enables it to remain in place after the limb is removed from the tree, providing ample time for the new roots to develop before removal. 6/9/19 - A minor update was made to the SCAD file, enhancing the slots and adding clips for secure installation during assembly.