ReadyFork

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<p>Say no to single use plastic utensils with the ReadyFork. &nbsp;The ReadyFork is a toothpick container that transforms into a fork. &nbsp;You can attach the ReadyFork to your keyring, so it's always with you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During my travel, I sometimes find myself with purchased food and no eating utensils. &nbsp;This usually result in a trip back to the hotel. &nbsp;A set of travel cutleries would be nice. &nbsp;But they require an extra container to keep clean (adding to the bulk) and require cleaning between use. &nbsp;If you want to eat multiple times on one outing, then you need to carry several sets of cutleries with you.</p><p>I designed the ReadyFork to overcome the limitations above. &nbsp;The ReadyFork keeps a set of 30+ clean toothpicks. &nbsp;You just stick toothpicks into the end to form a fork; and dispose of the toothpicks after use. &nbsp;There is no cleaning required between use; just use fresh toothpicks every time (bamboo is a renewable resource, it's the fastest growing plant on earth, so the environment impact from using them is relatively low).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You might have noticed another item attached to the keyring. &nbsp;Can you guess what it is? … &nbsp;It's a compact bottle opener that I created to go with the ReadyFork. &nbsp;You can read about the bottle opener at <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/258842-makers-bottle-opener">Maker's Bottle Opener</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Printing Notes</strong></p><p>Toothpicks come in thickness between 1.6 to 2mm. &nbsp;The ones you get at the restaurants are likely to be 1.6mm; &nbsp;and the toothpicks that you purchase from stores are likely to be 2mm.</p><p>The thread may be a bit tight initially. &nbsp;It'll right after a few use.</p><p>Increase the strength of the cap, so it doesn't snap off easily when you over tighten it. &nbsp;The model in the picture is printed in ABS, with wall perimeter of 5 and infill of 50%.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can check out my other prints at <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/social/76585-highrise-workshop/prints">https://www.prusaprinters.org/social/76585-highrise-workshop/prints</a>. &nbsp;And don't forget to click the “Like” button.</p>