Customizable Spring-Loaded Fishing Float Bobber (or Christmas Ornament)

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I designed my own plastic spring and screw threads in OpenSCAD for another project, and I decided to put them to use by creating a DIY fishing float bobber with a plastic spring and hook mechanism. The SCAD source file is included so you can customize it to your liking (e.g., different diameter, spring tension, etc.), and it includes all 4 components. No supports are required, but a Brim is recommended for the best results. I suggest printing the top and bottom bobber halves and center shaft with 0% infill for buoyancy, perhaps using one part in white and the other in red or orange. You'll need to use high extrusion ratio, detail, and layers for the bobber top & bottom parts to make them watertight. For the spring, I recommend printing it slowly at high detail and 100% infill. To assemble the bobber, insert the open end of the spring and the notched end of the shaft into the bobber body, then screw the two halves of the body together. If the push button doesn't operate, make sure the shaft is inserted the correct way. To use the bobber, hold in the spring-loaded button to expose the notch in the other end of the shaft, place your fishing line through the notch, and then release the button. You can also use this design as a clip-on Christmas ornament. Now it's time to go catch some fish!