Filament Trash Can

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A trash can specifically designed for excess extruded filament. Maybe I'm alone in this problem but constantly extruding filament only to throw it away ends up getting tangled on surrounding objects creating a messy layer of plastic debris on the floor. Not anymore! This little trash can does an impressive job catching and trapping dropped filament, also serving as a tweezers holder. It fits perfectly on my Fabricator Mini (70mm diameter - 2.75 inches) to prevent messes. Prints in two separate parts with no raft on the lid to avoid breaking the long thin sections. I printed it in PLA but consider using ABS for better flexibility and grip in the little arms that open wide enough to hold the filament. However, my PLA design has not broken yet, achieving a balance between thickness and flex to prevent damage while allowing easy cleaning.