Cat litter scoop with insert

17.06.2026 UPDATE

Following a suggestion from user @Herbert420, I made two changes:

• Without increasing the size of the scoop itself, I changed the handle so that you can now grip it with two, three, or four fingers - use it however you like :-)

• Inside the tray, I reshaped the corner where the bottom and the side meet so that small pieces of litter wouldn't get stuck there and spill out of the litter box.

DESCRIPTION

This scoop-sifter is designed for cat litter, making it quick and easy to separate waste from clean litter. With the insert installed, you can cover the side holes and turn the sieve into a scoop, which makes adding fresh litter much easier.

It works especially well with organic litter that forms larger clumps, as well as pellet litter and other finer-grained litter types.

Sifting pellet litter

The elongated holes are placed on the two adjacent walls and the curved sides, which helps sift the litter faster. 

PRINT (without supports)

The print is easy and does not require supports, even with the holes and overhangs. The insert prints quickly thanks to its 1 mm walls, while still remaining strong enough for regular use. 

USAGE

Use the sifter without the insert to separate waste from the litter.

For scooping used litter or adding fresh litter from the bag, simply insert the printed insert and use it as a scoop.

Changing the strainer into the scoop

If you are having problems with the ANY model sticking to the table during printing, check what you can do:

• Make sure the plate is clean, degreased and dry. If necessary, wash it under warm water with soap/dishwashing liquid and dry it thoroughly with a paper towel.
• You can use special plates with increased adhesive properties, such as Bambu Plate SuperTack or CryoGrip, which will not only give you peace of mind about the success of your print, but also allow you to print at much lower bed temperatures.
• Apply a brim around the model (OTHER tab in Bambu Studio).
• Use a special printing adhesive or even just a regular paper glue stick, which also increases adhesion.
• In extreme cases, you can use spray hair gel (e.g. Hegron), but remember that it is difficult to remove from the plate afterwards to clean it - technical acetone and a spatula/scraper are very helpful. 

If you need help with this print or have a fitting issue that cannot be solved simply by scaling the model, let me know in the comments. I will definitely get back to you :-)