Wades L3K - Adjustable Radial Fan Mount (for Anet A8 Fan shrouds)

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EDIT: made an even stronger version, PLA worked fine before (v3), if printed in PETG or ABS use this final version. Word of caution though, printing the final (stronger) version will partially block access to the hobbed bolt. Also see this amazing design by floyd871 for adding a bltouch, compatible with this radial fan mount. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2613106 I really liked the "Wade L3K Extruder (prusa i3) compatible filament flexible By Skarab..." https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:512338 but this version doesn't have any nice fan shrouds for radial fans, or any that fit an e3d at all. But why reinvent the wheel, there are already dozens of radial fan shrouds, I picked one for the Anet A8 a well known and supported printer in this community (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1620630) and made a small and easy radial fan holder that fits the 2 together. Replace the hot end holder's m3 screws with longer ones, and secure this small part together with the hot end mount for the Wade L3K. Mount a radial fan and mount your favourite fan shroud for the Anet A8 (any should work). Adjust to desired height and enjoy printing in higher quality.