Handheld leg / back / muscle massager

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My mother-in-law spotted a massager similar to this one in a magazine and was shocked by its steep price tag, so she asked me to create one for her. I tracked down some reference images and designed the components using AutoDesk Inventor, then exported them as .STL files and used XYZWare to make them printable on my DaVinci Printer. I crafted the connection points to fit snugly onto a 1" dowel rod, which serves as the handle. If your printer can't handle the .3W files I uploaded, feel free to download the .STL files and use your own slicer to export them; you'll just need to tweak the diameter of the "Hand" if you want to build a smaller version. Printing Settings: Printer: DaVinci Jr. 1.0 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Resolution: Excellent Infill: 30% (minimum) Notes: I printed mine without supports and with 30% infill, which seems to be sufficient and hasn't broken in the few months it's been in use. After printing at least one hand and one attachment point, I secured the parts together with a generous amount of super glue – that has held up just fine for months. If they ever come apart, I'll reassemble them using 5-minute epoxy.