Hose reel handle

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This replacement handle for a metal hose reel can be found at Home Depot or Lowes. It's designed specifically to bolt onto walls. Its shaft diameter is roughly 20 mm, making it potentially interchangeable with other styles. The original handles are made from cheap cast metal that tends to snap off when twisted. Having replaced two of these reels before I got my hands on a 3D printer, I can attest that this can get quite expensive. I highly recommend printing this handle in PETG due to its strength and flexibility. The current handle on my reel is printed with 20% infill, but I'm skeptical about its durability and have since reprinted it at 100% fill. Only time will tell if this new handle holds up.