CFL (Gx24q) Removal Tool

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CFL Bulb Removal Tool The CFL Tool was crafted to safely and easily remove or install a Gx24q Compact Florescent Bulb (Hexagonal 4-pin CFL lightbulb). I was inspired to create it after a friend with full use of her hands couldn't replace several burned-out CFL bulbs in her house. The recessed design of her CFL receptacle didn't allow enough room to grab the base of the bulb, so I had to grab the bulb by the glass and apply tremendous pressure. This wasn't easy even without arthritis, and it was a risk to break the glass or release toxic mercury into my home. This design attaches securely to the base of the bulb, protects the glass, and allows you to grasp and safely tug on the end to remove the bulb. It acts like a pair of salad tongs; open it up, allow it to grip the base of the bulb, and remove or insert the bulb safely without fear of breaking glass or releasing toxic mercury. Ability is a continuum. We are all differently-abled. Many everyday ordinary tasks present a challenge to even those of us with perfectly full use of our hands. Something as simple as opening a bag of chips can present a challenge for anyone. CFL manufacturers should supply a tool to remove/insert these not very well designed lights. Specifications Part Design completed on FreeCad on a Mac running OS X El Capitan Slicing/Preparation: MakerWare Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2x Filament: MatterHackers Pro 1.75 mm ABS in midnight blue Settings Raft: none Infill: 30% Supports: yes Slurry on glass Platform: 105 degrees C Extruder: 132 degrees C Print time: Approximately 4 hrs and 15 minutes (4:15) Layer Height: 0.2 mm