Samovar Water Tap Lever

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I built this part for my Samovar because the water tap handle was broken. Since I couldn't find replacement parts, 3D printing it became the best and most enjoyable option. I adjusted the object by rotating it 5.6 degrees around the Y axis to ensure that the flat side rested on the bed properly. I printed it using some of my standard settings for items that require strength. The specifications were: 1.75 mm PLA filament 0.2 mm layer height 30% infill 40 mm/s perimeter speed The object turned out to be quite sturdy under these conditions, so I think a more efficient use of material is possible.