Capstand

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I designed a simple model to solve an annoying problem that had been driving me crazy - standing up my toothpaste tubes, and those with small caps always falling over. With two different tubes in use, each having slightly different caps, I needed something that could accommodate both. That's why I created this holder with a tapering, flexible inner spiral that tightens or loosens to fit the various caps securely. The design consists of two pieces, allowing the spring to move freely - if it were a single piece, the spring would be attached to the closed end. If only I could print it with support material, like powder bed support or a second extruder and dissolving material. However, printing it is easy and assembling it takes just a few seconds; it's a tight press fit that holds perfectly in place. Every time I brush my teeth, seeing this model makes me smile.