Ladles in Three Different Sizes

These are smaller versions of my large functional ladle print. The ladle is printed in two parts which securely and permanently clip together. There are no supports needed for the print, except a rim or small patch at the tip of the handler to prevent warping. These models work well with PLA, PETG and ASA. 

How to Print these Ladles

The bowl is printed with the flat side on the printer bed. The handle is printed on its side. The handle needs a brim or a small patch at the tip to prevent warping.

There is are Prusa Slicer example projects for every ladle LR2210-XX Print.3mf where all recommended settings are made. You can also see the correct orientation of the parts and the required patch at the tip of the handle is included as well.

Alternatively, check out the settings in the table below:

Assembly

First, slide the hook from the handle over the H-shaped rib on the bowl. Slide it all the way down until there is almost no gap between the bowl and handle. 

Next, press the L-shaped tip of the handle over the bowl's rim on the other side until it clicks into place.

Be careful if you printed the model with PLA, it is brittle and may break if you apply too much force.

Dimensions

LR2210-32

LR2210-40

LR2210-54

Why I Designed a 3D-Printable Ladle

I have larger buckets of paint I often use, and I'm not particularly eager to pour paint from large buckets into smaller containers. There is always some left on the rim and dripping down the side. Also, sometimes dry paint comes off from the rim and ends in the other container.

So I designed this ladle in various sizes to scoop the paint from the buckets in well-defined amounts, and I can leave them in the paint bucket until I need them again.

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