Set of Gears

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Despite not understanding their necessity, I'll share an interesting tale involving these gears. At my school, an ancient paper towel dispenser broke down due to shredded gears. The costly alternative was to replace or remove the old parts, approximately $1000. To avoid such expenses, they needed 3D printed replacements. I took up this challenge using Tinkercad, despite lacking experience in other programs, and invested about 12 hours with a caliper for precision. The gears worked perfectly, resulting in a cost-effective $5 repair instead of the expensive $1000 solution on a 3D printer. Print settings: 100% infill, MakerBot, .1mm layers with support.