Repair (Replacement) for a broken strainer handle.

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<h3>Motivation</h3><p>A week or more ago, our old frying strainer handle broke due to its age, heat and use.</p><p>Just before moving the remaining strainer to the recycle garbage, <a href="https://www.printables.com/">Printables.com</a> decided to put up a contest on <strong>repairs</strong>, so I took the challenge and designed a replacement for this broken handle. (Thank you for doing the challenge, I gained back an old beloved strainer we use all the time)</p><h3>The Model</h3><p>The model needs to resist a little bit of heat, usually not above 60C, so PET-G is good for the task.. (If not, soon we will notice it in our kitchen).</p><p>The design is simple, done in Fusion 360 using the twin strainer I have, I was able to reproduce it as required.</p><p>It is composed by two halves, that are glued together with an epoxy glue. (I used transparent 10min <a href="https://www.poxipol.com.ar/">Poxipol</a>).</p><p>After the two halves are glued, I heated the strainer metal legs and inserted into the PET-G handle, taking care to sail it with the sailing metal ring.</p><p>For printing, here are the settings:</p><ul><li>Generic PET-G filament profile (I used eSUN Black PET-G Filament)</li><li>30% infill for having strength so you can stand over the drain cover</li><li>0.2mm layer height.</li><li>No supports needed.</li></ul><p>Note: I'm still a rookie with PET-G, but the result is nice.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Last Words</h3><ul><li>I hope you like this model and if you like it, please give it a like, it will make my day and will allow me to get a Prusa mug.</li><li>Don't hesitate to post your makes including comments that can improve the model.</li><li>You are kindly invited to follow me to get updated every time I upload a new model.</li></ul><p>And the most important: Happy printing &amp; Greetings from the Galilee.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>