Ash cleaner

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I designed this small shovel to clear ash from my wood-burning stove after each use. Since I already had some (iron) tools, I created this one to match their sleek design in black with a 10mm handle size. You can easily adjust the design if needed, and I've included the f3d file for Fusion360. The shovel's strength isn't its top priority; it has a 10mm thick handle and only 4-5mm of thickness on the shovel itself, making it somewhat fragile. However, the focus was more on the aesthetic appeal and feel, as it will be prominently displayed in our living room. The design is functional enough to clean ash effectively. I've added an image of a phoenix to make it an eye-catching piece. The phoenix is imprinted on the bottom layer of the shovel, but printing directly onto the 3D mesh resulted in lost detail. Printing from the print plate and filling the surrounding area yields better results, which I've demonstrated with a small phoenix head model for reference. The photos show my earlier design, where the phoenix image was cut out from the bottom of the shovel. This approach didn't yield great results. You'll also find an STL file without the phoenix image, as not everyone may appreciate it as much as I do.