Toothpaste CAPSTAND Free 3D print model

cgtrader

CAPSTAND is my ingenious solution to a common problem that has been driving me crazy for ages. I keep my toothpaste tubes on a shelf standing upright, but those tiny screw-on caps are a nightmare - they're so small, the tubes get knocked over with the slightest nudge. Some toothpastes have larger caps, which makes them much more stable; that's exactly what I set out to create. But, my two regular toothpastes have slightly different cap sizes. Rather than making separate CAPSTANDs for each one, I came up with a design that fits a range of small cap sizes. This nifty little contraption prints in two easy-to-assemble pieces. The main section is a hollow cylinder with a clever wide, tapered flat spring inside. This unique spring can stretch just enough to fit different caps snugly. It was printed separately so the spring could flex freely; simply print it on its side with the spring flush against the build plate, no supports required whatsoever. Then, just snap the end cap firmly into place at the recessed end where the spring is positioned. The two pieces were made from high-quality PLA and worked together in perfect harmony to fit both of my tube caps without any issues. To get started, loosen your toothpaste tube end cap just a tad, then push the CAPSTAND down over it. The spring action will expertly grasp the cap. Once secured, tighten the cap as much as you like - just don't overtighten it or it'll be too hard to unscrew later. The sweet spot is where the CAPSTAND and cap meet in perfect harmony; that might take some trial and error to get right, but trust me, once you do, your toothpaste tubes will stand firmly upright.