NeverLost Nut & Bolt Spinny Thing

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This creation was originally part of a larger project I designed (Check out http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:290064 ). However, I decided to upload it separately when I realized its versatility and potential in various designs. It can be easily integrated into any design or thing that requires fastening separate parts with a nut and screw. The part's unique feature is its ability to secure the nut within the surrounding shell - preventing it from falling out - yet still printing as one piece without fusing to the surrounding material. Its design allows it to rotate freely while remaining connected to the enclosing part or larger assembly. In addition, I included a hollowed-out base with a precisely sized and scaled screw located at its geometrical center. This screw smoothly inserts into the nut, requiring minimal alignment or effort, while maintaining a tight grip.