Glue Spreader for Glass Bed

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I prefer working with a glass printing surface and I use PVA wood glue thinned with 50% water when an extra boost of adhesion is needed. Frustrated by spreading the glue with my fingers, which fails to produce a uniform coat and leaves sticky hands behind, I decided to design something that would make applying glue easier and more efficient. My 'Glue Spreader' is a straightforward creation that took approximately 5 minutes to conceptualize in Fusion 360. It performs exceptionally well: a small amount of glue on the bed, followed by a twist and swipe, leaves a smooth and even layer of glue.