Hot air balloon pilot flame regulator tool

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In life, you never know when you'll become a hot air balloon pilot, so print your own tools now! A quick demo how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxqient5Ai0 Two versions of the tool are included: a fancy version that opens and closes with a lever, and a simple fixed version. The simple version, in its simplicity, may be more convenient, as it is easy to press with a finger while rotating it, and the regulator can be quickly opened. After printing, some minor adjustments are needed for the lever version: The lever is quite snug fitting in the frame and it still catches slightly on the cap. However, I won't be trimming the lever model any further, as it can be adjusted to fit properly by using sandpaper. But also, I deepened the recess in the cap a bit with a Dremel tool after printing. Attach the cap with superglue There is also a model of the tool's spikes that can be printed, but I recommend making the spikes from thick metal wire. An extra rim is included, which can be glued around the lever version of the tool for protection, preventing dust and debris from entering the mechanism.