BEST TAPE DISPENSER

This is my idea of the ideal desktop tape dispenser:

• It sports a sleek cubistic design that's both futuristic and retro.

• It doesn't use the usual metal teeth for cutting; instead, it has a cutter blade that smoothly cuts even the toughest reinforced tape with a single, fluid hand motion.

• Featuring rubber feet and weighing a solid 2 kg, it allows effortless single-handed use, even with heavy-duty tape.

• It is super satisfying to touch and to use.

• With a hollow bottom, it won't collect dirt (unlike most desktop tape dispensers).

• Features a small reservoir for spare blades.

• No part exceeds 20 cm, making it suitable for standard size FDM printers.

• It comes with three wheels for various tape roll sizes.

• Printable without supports (excluding the two "plugs").

• It accommodates tape rolls up to 20 mm in width.

Additional parts needed:

• 2 x 30 mm ⌀ by 150 mm steel rods as weights. Alternatively: lead balls or coins.

• Trapezoidal cutter blade 61 x 19 mm

• 4 x 10 mm M 2.5 screws (or a slightly different size)

• 4 x 11 mm ⌀ rubber feet for speakers (or you print them from TPU)

The 30 mm ⌀ steel rods can be ordered pre-cut from platforms like Amazon.

YouTube trailer:

https://youtu.be/3kQhhNZY8rE

Disclaimer: By downloading and using the design files for this tape dispenser featuring a cutter blade, you agree that the creator assumes no liability for any injuries.

All parts can be printed from PLA with 2.8 mm walls and 20 % infill. The main body takes up 400 g PLA and roughly 20 h build time with a 0.4 mm nozzle.

With the exception of the "plugs," no part requires support. The plugs need to be forcibly turned using a pipe wrench to break away their support structure.