Bucket Ice Fishing Rod Holder

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This rod holder fits snugly over the rim of a standard 5-gallon Menards bucket. The hole opening is precisely 1.1 inches in diameter, accommodating most rods with ease. Although all buckets have unique top lip designs, this holder should work with many others. Simply insert a sheet metal screw into the provided hole once it's securely positioned. Update: March 3rd, 2017 - I've reinforced the rod holder and added fillets to refine its shape. Update: January 23rd, 2018 - After using these holders throughout one fishing season, I found that printing them on their side yields significantly better results than printing them vertically. The vertical prints tend to separate layers when subjected to gentle sideways pressure from the rods. Printing Settings: Printer Brand: Wanhao Printer Model: Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2 Raft: Not required Supports: None needed Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 100%