Needle File Handle

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I used my Monoprice mini to print a needle file handle on needle files with a diameter of 3mm. The prints were made using an interference fit, which required pressing them on or using a rubber mallet and a vise. My printing settings included a layer height of .1325 and 40% infill, though I'm not sure if the infill percentage matters given the small size of the handle. I printed at a speed of 60mm/s, which took approximately 45 minutes on my slow machine, consuming about 2g of material. The result was an easy-to-use and affordable handle that fits perfectly in my hand. While other designs may look more impressive, they would have taken around 1.5 hours to print each handle and used more material, so I opted for a quicker and easier design. I purchased the needle files from Harbor Freight at a discounted price of $2.50 per set after applying a 20% off coupon, which included tax. The order came with two sets of six files, providing me with an ample supply to work with. Update: On February 6th, I printed one handle in ABS using a layer height of 0.0875. However, the resulting print had a slightly larger hole than intended, which no longer allowed for an interference fit.