Younger Grip - Lid Wrench - Arthritis Aid

Mine is different.

I've been optimizing & refining this design for about 7 years now & I'm finally ready to give it to the world. It effectively reduces the force necessary to twist open bottles by up to 80%.

This is an arthritis aid that I designed for my wife's grandpa, who opened his Diet Coke with pliers. It's his favorite gadget and he uses it every day. I've since given one to every person in my life suffering from arthritis (that I know of), as well as many with small hands that struggle opening bottles. This tool is merely a convenience for most people; but it's lifechanging for someone with a debilitating condition.

Whether you know someone with arthritis or just don't like feeling helpless with slippery sunscreen on your hands… print this thing! I doubt you'll regret it. You'll probably end up printing more than one.👌

Featured by Flashforge! Check it out: https://youtube.com/shorts/fS8LoPT3Gso?si=uZmUgVTUCUkJ9pCW

Key Design Elements:

• Compact

• TOUGH

• Ergonomic

• Ambidextrous 

• Aesthetically appealing

• Magnetic

  • Magnetic and nonmagnetic versions available.

  • Maker's Supply magnets are far better than the ones I've found elsewhere; I can only guarantee it will hold tight to the fridge IF you get the magnets from Maker's Supply.

• Lanyard loop hole

  • Exit hole is positioned so paracord will not interfere with magnetic attachment.

• No supports

• Tiered levels for multiple cap sizes

  • I'm constantly finding new lids it will open; just open your fridge and see how many bottles you can open with it! (If I've missed an important one, please let me know.)

• Can tab/ring lifter

  • Have you ever tried to open a Monster after cutting your fingernails too short?? IMPOSSIBLE! This fixes that.

IGNORE THIS WARNING (image below), DO NOT CLICK REPAIR or it will fill in the magnet cavities:

It prints great; leave it alone.👌

Printing Instructions and Information:

Print profile pauses at layer 14 (2.8mm) for Qty (2) Ø8x2mm magnet insertion:

(There's also a print profile for Ø8x3mm magnets)

NOTE: FOR BEST RESULTS, LET THE MAGNETS WARM UP BEFORE RESUMING PRINT! 

An added benefit of printing with captive magnets is that the magnets help hold it to the build plate!

That's it! You shouldn't need to do anything else except enjoy it! 

Feedback is welcome!

ENJOY!!

Out of boosts? You're welcome to “buy me a coffee” if you really like this model & want to fuel my creativity.😉

Special thanks to Takashi Miyake, who's “PET Bottle Opener” helped me simplify my design!