Tea Dispenser
I was getting tired of having a cluttered shelf with multiple tea boxes that needed reorganization every time you wanted one tea bag from the bottom of the pile. My coffee/tea nook had plenty of wall space, and after a quick search for pre-existing files, I realized this would be the next project.
I drew inspiration from a few ideas on Printables.com, but only saw under cabinet designs, not ones for wall mounting. This design is meant for wall mounting with screws (I simply used sheetrock screws), but you could also use command strips or other adhesive tape and mount under a cabinet.
I drew inspiration from a few ideas on Printables.com, but only saw under cabinet designs, not ones for wall mounting. This design is meant for wall mounting with screws (I simply used sheetrock screws), but you could also use command strips or other adhesive tape and mount under a cabinet.
The largest challenge of the project was a spring detent feature that was utilized as a retention method. Dialing in the appropriate amount of force was a trial an error exercise of adjusting the arm thickness and length.
One challenge of this feature was making it so it could be printed in place. This was resolved by the supports at the left side and in the middle which allowed for the printer to bridge that section, then the angle up for the detent that protrudes.
One challenge of this feature was making it so it could be printed in place. This was resolved by the supports at the left side and in the middle which allowed for the printer to bridge that section, then the angle up for the detent that protrudes.