Grabber or Clamp Toy

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The "fulljoint" is a 3-part assembly with rotational freedom in each arm and complete rotation around one axis in the center joint. With tight tolerances of up to 0.1 inches and difficult-to-reach gaps, you may need a long, thin, and narrow blade for cleaning the print, possibly using a letter opener. Always remember to use gloves and eye protection. Printing from ABS with relative hollow fills for all other parts requires approximately 330 grams of filament for stability in this fulljoint assembly. Over-tightening the bolts should be avoided. The clamps, though egg-shaped, should not be used for actual eggs. The fulljoint resembles a "grabber toy" that operates like large scissors but clamps instead of cutting. It can also serve as makeshift salad tongs or pet pooper-scoopers. The arms are kept short for stability, with extensions proving unstable in the initial design. To construct this object, print one fulljoint and ensure it has rotational freedom between the arm positions (60-90 degrees). Print one firstclamp, one secondclamp, two postjoints, and two handles along with 12 fasteners. Insert the handle's rectangular section into a similarly sized hole in the fulljoint, maintaining the curved position (not ). Secure it using four fasteners but do not overtighten the bolts. Attach the postjoints to the fulljoint without touching and ensure the farthest extensions are parallel when the fulljoint arms are at 60 degrees. Finally, attach the firstclamp to one postjoint and the secondclamp to the other postjoint, ensuring the grooves mesh together. Remember to report any unmentioned issues in prints or construction for improvement. Happy clamping!