Countertop Collapsible Trash Bag Holder

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I wanted a convenient spot to hold the trimmings when cutting up meat, vegetables, fruits, and seafood, without putting the trash bag in the sink, as it often got waterlogged or wet. At the same time, I needed something that wouldn't take skin off each time someone walked past, so this was designed from scratch to flip up, slide into place to hold up any used supermarket/grocery plastic bag. You can place both holders (brackets) as close or far apart as your bags allow. This is still work in progress as I'm not entirely happy with the holders (see video). While you can double loop for bigger bags, I am working on a better design to hold bag handles at varying points. Stay tuned.. The brackets fit any countertop with an overhang lip of at least 30mm. Printed parts: one of each mount and two of the bag holders (flip one around for installation). Screws: 4 flat head self-tapping screws (I used 6X 3/4") and 2 M3*12mm screws (to lock the bag holders. Installation (find an ideal location first): Find the hanging limit of one arm along the countertop's underside (avoid colliding with opening cupboard doors, etc). Drill pilot holes through the holder (bracket). Install 2 x self-tapping screws. Install the bag holder, followed by an M3 screw to secure it. Hook up a bag, with the other holder and arm free-moving, decide how far apart you want that installed. Repeat steps 2-4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNZGxqhYW7M Print Settings Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer: Simple Black Rafts: No Supports: Doesn't Matter Infill: see below Notes: I used 80% honeycomb infills for the holders to give them more strength. The arms (bag holders) can be printed at 20% infill (I made one with 80%, it is very heavy!