Schrute Nutcracker

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This is the nutcracker that Michael gives to Dwight in The Office's Secret Santa episode (Season 6, Episode 13). I designed it using Fusion360. To keep the overall look consistent with the actual prop while making printing and assembly relatively easy, I combined each gear/shaft assembly into one piece. The real prop has gears machined separately and then assembled together. The gears were printed with 5 perimeters and 50% infill. The handle, handle arm, and frame sides were printed with 3 perimeters and 25% infill. Other parts were printed with 2 perimeters and 10% infill. The handle, spacers, and tray were all printed with brims for better adhesion. Support was needed for the gear/shaft assemblies, handle arm, and pipe brackets. I made sure to print supports with an interface layer, which simplified support removal and was especially helpful on the gears. You'll need to print 3 retainer rings, 2 spacers, 2 frame sides, and 2 pipe caps.