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X-ACTO Knife (Gripster) Cap

A blade cover for the [X-ACTO Gripster Knife](https://amzn.to/405Yv5V) and the [No 11 Classic Fine Point Blade](https://amzn.to/3tk2EYC). This model is a personal favorite for its rubberized barrel that provides comfort and control.

This print has a small footprint, so I recommend printing with a wide brim for better bed adhesion, but that will ultimately depend on your printer.

This cap can also be softened with a heat gun to change the size to fit a regular metal X-Acto knife and some other models.



Photographed model was printed with [MatterHackers Yellow PRO Series PLA](https://bit.ly/PRO-PLA)

Stylized Pine Trees

Tree_Kits-Pine-Bot.stl

Spiral Christmas Tree Topper 2024

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VANOCE  |  Hanging Star, String Art, Christmas Tree

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VANOCE  |  Star Topper, String Art, Christmas Tree

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Swoop 3 Christmas Tree Topper 2024

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Real-size Prop - Soul Reaping Scythe

shaft-clamp.stl

Closed Lattice Christmas Topper

**NOT TO BE SOLD**
**I'm sharing my files so that you can make them for yourselves or give them away as gifts. I hope you enjoy them. I do not authorize sale of my work by anyone. Please don't ask me.**

**WHAT IS IT?**
This is a topper for small to medium Christmas trees. It will work well on trees that are anywhere from about 4 feet (1.3 meters) up to 7 feet (2.3 meters) tall.

**CHALLENGING PRINT**
If you just got your first 3D printer and are looking for your first thing to print, this isn't it. Using the settings I recommend below, an experienced maker should be able to get a good print without many failed attempts. However, if you are not intimately familiar with the detailed settings in your slicer, add this to your favorites and come back when you have a little more experience. If it's frustrating, it's no fun.

If you're looking for an even bigger challenge, try my Open Lattice Christmas Tree Topper: https://thangs.com/designer/dazus/3d-model/Open%20Lattice%20Christmas%20Topper-472732?manualModelView=true.

**COMMON PROBLEMS PRINTING**
Assuming you use the print settings I recommended below, here are some common problems and possible fixes:
*Comes off bed:* Increase brim/raft size. Reduce print speed. Add more supports.
*Print looks rough:* Reduce print speed.

**PRINT TIME
With my settings, it will take 12-15 hours depending on the exact support and build plate adhesion settings you use.

**PRINT SETTINGS**
*Thickness*

* Layer thickness: .15mm
* Wall thickness: 0.4mm and choose the “alternate extra wall” option so it alternates between 0.4 and 0.8mm walls with each layer (if you're using Cura – other slicers may not have this option). The alternate extra wall seems to prevent gaps in the print while minimizing the overall weight of the ornament.
* Top/bottom thickness: 0.3mm

*Infill*
This doesn't need any infill. Seriously.

*Speed*
You'll want to use slow printer settings to that the print is accurate and to reduce the pull on the thin arms of the topper.

* Overall: 60mm/s
* Outer wall: 20mm/s
* Inner wall: 40mm/s
* Travel Speed: 65mm/sec

*Build Plate Adhesion*
You'll need to use either a brim or a raft. The base of the ornament is a thin, narrow circle. It just won't stay attached to the bed without a little help. I'd use an 8mm brim 8mm or a 15-20mm raft.

*Supports*
I used the custom support plug-in in Cura, choose the “freeshape” option whose icon looks like an extruded star, then chose “arch-buttress” from the drop-down. I attached overlapping supports to both the middle of the large and medium bulbs on all 4 sides. This results in a single support on each of 4 sides that makes contact with the ornament in 2 places. I used 20% gyro infill and a 1 layer wall. 

After the print was done, I found that the supports only just survived the printing process – and if they failed, the whole print would fail. I would now recommend using the “custom” option from the drop-down instead, making the walls 2 layers thick, scaling the width of each support to 150%, and reducing the infill to 8% gyro. Granted, I haven't tested this exact combo, but I know it'll be a lot stronger. The main difference in the “custom” vs. the “arch-buttress” is that the “custom” option provides good lateral support so sideways forces don't break the support in half. The new settings will add about 90 minutes to the print time. However, when this print fails, it generally does it after 75% or more has printed. Adding 90 minutes to the print may save you from printing for 9 hours only to have to start over.

I've attached screenshots from Cura so you can see both options.

If your slicer doesn't have an option for something similar to custom supports, you might try these settings, but I do not know if they will work:

* Overhang angle: 52 degrees
* Support wall line count: 2
* Support pattern: Gyro
* Support density: 8%
* Support placement: touching buildplate

If you do use them, add a support blocker to the center of the model to prevent supports from being added to the central shaft. There's no need for the supports there. It'll only add time to the print while giving you even more supports to remove when the print is finished.

Open Lattice Flare Christmas Topper 2024

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Apple Pencil Topper - BackToSchool

Do you love apples, the healthy and delicious fruit? Do you want to have a cute and simple accessory for your pencil? Then you need the Apple Pencil Topper, a 3D printable model that lets you create your own custom pencil topper in the shape of an apple.

This pencil topper is a 3D model of an apple that can be connected to a pencil using the bottom part. It has a round shape with a stem and a leaf on the top. It can be printed in any color you like, such as red or green.

The Apple Pencil Topper is a 3D printable model that you can download and print with any 3D printer and filament. It is easy to print and use, and you can print it in any color you like. You can also customize it according to your preferences and needs.

The Apple Pencil Topper is part of the BackToSchool design contest organized by Thangs3D in collaboration with Flashforge, which is a contest that challenges designers to create 3D printable models related to education and learning.

Download the Apple Pencil Topper today and have a cute and simple accessory for your pencil!

ALL Frikarte3D designs are protected by the Copyright Law. By downloading, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT to sell any digital files or print models of my designs without my explicit written consent.

To sell them legally, message me so we can work out a deal.

Hope you like it! Any advice, or recommendation is welcome! Happy Printing!

I would be very grateful if you print it and put it on social networks to tag me at [@Frikarte3D](https://www.instagram.com/frikarte3d/)

If you tag me and have a private account or I don’t follow you, please send me a message so I can see your post and appreciate your work.

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