Tomato Cage [Stack-able]

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I considered it unnecessary to have a reusable tomato cage while in school. The plant's lifespan is short, and I only needed something that would last as long as it did before potentially breaking down biodegradably. So I decided to 3D print a tomato cage out of PLA. This was my choice because I'd be moving back home for the summer and wanted to minimize my luggage space, also test the biodegradable potential of PLA, and design something modular that could expand as needed to support the plant's growth. The design includes seating holes meant to fit snugly but require minimal force to put in place. A difference of 0.3mm in diameter between the leg and seating hole was my goal - a slight friction fit with little effort required to insert. The seating hole is 5.1mm in diameter, while the legs are 4.8mm in diameter. I really enjoyed creating this design, and I'm hoping someone else gets the chance to do it too.