Mini Mallet

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The quickest way to remove prints from a PEI sheet is a quick, sharp blow from a hammer or mallet. I didn't want to use my actual metal hammer, so I decided to print one. Unfortunately, all of the models I found either required supports, needed glue, or had obvious weak points. So, I decided to create my own! This light-duty mallet is designed to be reasonably strong, while remaining easy to print. First, the handle is printed with long layer lines, so it's resistant to snapping. Second, the prongs of the handle are fixed in place by the `lock`: this makes it _nearly_ impossible to remove the `head` without damage. Third, the strength of the mallet is easy to increase by adding more shells. Finally, because this model consists of multiple pieces, you can customize the color scheme. The mallet is meant for removing prints, assembling other prints, and maybe loosening a stuck part. It is **not** heavy duty or super strong! It is _extremely_ important that you do **not** use this mallet on nails or other metal objects. It's plastic: it can deform, crack, shatter, or snap. **Don't forget to like this model! If you print one, please share a make!**