Toothpick Dispenser Cactus

Hello,

It's scorching hot outside—a thousand degrees, at least!—the grill is undoubtedly fired up, and all that's missing is a stylish, cactus-shaped toothpick dispenser to elevate your barbecue. Therefore, I present my rendition of the toothpick cactus… its mechanism is so satisfyingly smooth, you'll find yourself compulsively pressing the little cactus!

From previous comments, I've discovered that toothpicks come in varying dimensions. This cactus is designed for 80mm long toothpicks with a 2mm diameter. However, I'm adapting the design for 65mm toothpicks and will provide a new print profile in the coming days. Are there any other toothpick sizes out there? While creating this updated version, I've refined the entire construction, incorporating several poka-yoke mechanisms to prevent incorrect or misaligned assembly. Be sure to watch the video for assembly instructions!

The print profile includes two cactus plates. One incorporates recesses for inserting magnets (6x3mm) into the cactus tip, as I plan to add some magnetically attached flowers. You can insert as many magnets as you wish to secure flowers to the top (two or three are sufficient!), or simply print the cactus as shown in the images.

A small dab of super glue is needed for the long screw heads, but everything else is included. Here are the instructions:

(My initial version contained a minor flaw that could block the mechanism if a toothpick was inserted while extended. This error has been rectified. The individual who printed this earlier version only needs to reprint the lifter cylinder to resolve the issue.)

Happy printing!