Freestanding paper towel holder with weight
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Description
𧝠Freestanding Paper Towel Holder with Weight
A stylish, freestanding holder for paper towels, allowing you to tear off one-handed â the weighted base simply stays put.
đą The Story Behind It
It always annoyed me that lightweight paper towel holders would move along when tearing off a sheet. So, I designed a holder with a base that can be weighted â this way, it stays put, and the paper tears off cleanly with one hand.
đ§ Important
- The base is designed for embedded weights. I used four plastic-coated steel balancing weights (60 g each).
- In the first print profile, a pause is set at Layer 30 â here you insert the weight strips.
- Additionally, four self-adhesive rubber feet (12 mm) under the base ensure a secure grip.
- You can also omit the weights and feet â however, tearing will not be as clean then.
- Weights and rubber feet are common components and easily found in stores.
đ¨ď¸ Print Recommendations
- Material: PLA, PETG HF or ABS
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Special feature: Pause at Layer 30 in the first profile for inserting weights
- Supports: not required
đ¨ Customization Instructions
- Load the second print profile if you want to modify the base yourself.
- Open it in the slicer and work with negative parts to create recesses for a different weight or different feet.
- Adjust the size and position of the recesses to fit your components.
- Reslice and print â your custom version is ready.
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