HD Hummingbird feeder moat

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Almost two years into the fully 3d printed moat, I had a stem break. To be fair, I do put quite a bit of weight on the moat stems by having 3 or them support 9-15 feeders so failure was bound to occur sooner or later. So, here is the heavy duty version of the hummingbird feeder moat. The lid got a redesign so it no longer requires supports for printing. In fact, the only parts that require supports are the main stem and the top ring. Simply "paint" supports under the rings and print everything else without supports. The supports under the rings peel off very easily and they usually break off clean. The moat can be assembled without the 6mm spacer, but I prefer it so it's there if you want it. I like to ensure there is plenty of clearance so ants can't bridge the gap between the bowl and lid of the moat. The top ring can be oriented however you like and the pin is inserted to secure the assembly. Be aware that the pin is a very snug fit and is intended to be. A pair of pliers can be used to press the pin into place, or you can use a hammer to tap it in.