Caulk Tube Plug

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I tried various caulk tube plugs from Thingiverse, but they didn't seal as well as I wanted. So, I decided to give OpenJSCAD design a try myself. For my first attempt, it worked decently. Including the JSCAD file if someone wants to improve it. This plug is specifically designed for a tip cut at a 45-degree angle. Theoretically, it will snap in and seal tightly. However, I say theoretically because my first use of one didn't align perfectly. Still, it was much better than a simple cone plug. Update: Version 2 works much better now. I redesigned it so that it snaps into place very snugly. Also changed the base to something easy to push and pull. I also re-coded it so all parameters are configurable in JSCAD. The version 2 plug is designed for a 40-degree angle, as that seems to be what I end up cutting in my tubes. The caulk_tube_plug_v2 is a bit small. It works fine for standard tubes of caulk, silicone, etc. If you are using it on bigger tubes or cutting further up the tip of the tube, you'll need to scale it up when printing.