Mitten & Boot Dryer for 14" x 6" Register/Vent

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This is an over engineered mitten and boot dryer for use over a forced air furnace vent measuring 14 inches by 6 inches (350mm X 150mm). Each tube can be turned on or off and has a unique air flow path forcing air out into the mitten but allowing a path for wet return air to exit. If there is a vent size you think I should accommodate let me know in the comments. I can try to make a base to fit or feel free to use the included Base Thread Negative Models (STL & step) for Boolean subtraction to create your own. Twist clockwise to turn on and counter clockwise to turn off, this allows only some of the tubes to be covered at one time. A visual indicator window users to check the status. An optional MMU version of the support tube allows the addition of color to the visual indicator. All pieces print support free. I recommend PETG or some other higher temp plastic as PLA may warp. Printing at 0.3mm layer height with a 0.6mm nozzle will also save a lot of print time. Four small M3 self tapping wood screws or similar are need to assembly the two halves of the base. The support tubes screw into the base and the dryer tubes click into the support tubes. This design was inspired by the [Mitten Monster (Mitten Dryer)](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4032813) by [miragec](https://www.thingiverse.com/miragec/designs). **Updates:** 2022Jan17 - Added Base Thread Negatives (STL and STEP) to Boolean subtract from a vent cover base to get the correct threading if you want to make your own bases. I also added some info on the thread profile I used below. 2021Dec30 - Add a version of the Dryer tube with a thicker tip for higher traffic areas. I noticed one of mine right next to the cold door broke due to contact with a stray boot or some suck.