Pergo PVC (1/2") Bird Food-Water Dish

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Mounting a Food or Water Dish to a 1/2" PVC Pipe for a Bird Perch To create a secure perch for my birds, I start by mounting a food or water dish to a 1/2" PVC pipe using the following steps. First, I rough up the PVC pipe with a bench grinder to provide a textured surface for my little friends to grip onto while perching. This ensures they have a firm hold on the perch at all times. To print this item, I place it in the printer bed with the rounded side facing upwards and use supports to achieve a smooth finish. The result is a printed surface that looks great and uses significantly less support material than expected. For optimal results, I recommend printing with a 10-15% infill rate and allowing the first 3-4 shells or layers to dry completely before handling the dish. This creates a water-tight seal and prevents any leaks from occurring.