George and ALIC3-D's Combination Planter-Cabinet Handle

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From the book LEO the Maker Prince:http://www.leothemakerprince.comhttp://www.amazon.com/LEO-Maker-Prince-Journeys-Printing/dp/1457183145When George wanted to give his new apartment a personal touch, he came up with this innovative design for a microgreens planter and handle combination that can be hung securely on a cabinet door. The main part of the planter sits atop a smaller knob that can be screwed into place easily. There's a reservoir at the bottom for water storage. This piece can be ordered in ceramic (as shown) from Shapeways, or built in plastic with ease. Instructions If you want to use the planter as a standalone piece without having to mount it onto a cabinet door, use the planter_standalone file. You won't need any knobs, studs, or nuts at all. For the full planter/handle assembly: Use the planter_5mm_bracket file for the main part. You'll need to clean out the support material from the cavity at the bottom, but you don't have to be precise. Just make sure there's enough clearance for the drainage holes. Print the knob using the knob_for_plastic_part file, along with the screw and nut (files stud_for_mounting_knob and nut_for_mounting_knob). Clean off all support material from these parts. Screw the stud into the bottom part of the knob. Check to see if the screw size will work with the hole in your cabinet door. If it will, then insert the knob and use the nut to fasten it securely. If there's room, you can make it more secure by using two nuts. Pot your plant, water it so that the bottom shows water has drained, but isn't overflowing at all. Slide the planter on top of the handle. If you'd like to have the planter in ceramic as shown in the picture, you can order it from Shapeways and then use the knob_for_ceramicPart to make the knob in plastic. You can also order the knob on Shapeways if you prefer.