Scraper Replacement Handle

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Replacement Handle for Print Scraper. If you're anything like me, chances are you have a similar device for removing your prints. I picked one up because I needed it, and it wasn't overly expensive. In fact, the tool I bought is actually marketed as an artist's painting tool. The same exact tool sells for 3D printing at two or even three times the price. After using it for a couple of years, I applied too much torque and broke the handle. At first, I thought to myself: I've got a piece of hardwood dowel; I'll cut a chunk off, drill a hole, and I'll be back in business. Then I had a moment of clarity: I have a 3D printer; let's make something instead! It's a simple design with slight depressions for your thumb on one side and fingers on the other. I have a set of screwdrivers that are red and black on each end, so I manually colored the filament changes to match the screwdrivers. I printed this in PETG and increased the number of perimeters and tops/bottoms to boost strength. I also used two processes in Simplify3D to alter perimeters/floors and the infill of the handle at different heights. Most of the handle was done at 25% infill with four perimeters and floors. The tool end (about 35mm) I increased the infill to 85% and six perimeters. I did this to increase strength on the tool end, and to give me enough material around the hole to allow for drilling and inserting the tool. Basically, I drilled out the hole to just slightly smaller than the diameter of the tool rod, heated up the tool rod, and pushed it into the hole. I've included the SketchUp model in case you'd like to make modifications.