Toilet Flush Handle

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It's a rare treat in this world to combine two favorite hobbies of mine. Finding an online, ready-to-use 3D printing solution for something broken at home is also a wonderful thing. No need to make a trip to the store to buy cheap plastic replacement parts; I can make my own affordable plastic items instead. Let's give credit where it's due: Stoutlimb Longshaft designed a fantastic set of toilet replacement parts, and this project is a clear rip-off of their work. I encountered two minor problems when using this design. As with any published design, you can always adapt it to your needs. The first issue I faced was the geometry of my toilet tank and seat. The seat could be pushed back and wedge against the handle, preventing the flapper from flapping and leaving the water running. Please take a look at the dramatic attached picture. The second issue was due to user error, which may not have been helped by the tolerances on my printer and filament I used. I broke two handles trying to install the arm to the handle, so I installed it into its shaft backwards and snapped the thin plastic shafts. To make it idiot-proof for myself, I modified the design to use a nut and bolt attachment instead. I had to modify the flapper arm and 'bolt' to accommodate the new handle. I cleaned up the geometry on the handle to make it easier to edit next time and resized the bolt nut to fit more snugly. I wish I used my 3D printer as often as I use my toilet. p.s. My cute robot assistant can be found at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:496050