Small, quick-to-print tool for snipping the first few mm of the filament before loading at a 45-degree angle.
It is a remix of the amazing design over at thingiverse.
You'll need 2x M3x16mm screws, 1x spring (preferably 7mm diameter and 20mm long), and a small piece of snip-off 9mm razor blade (endpiece or 4 sections).
I added 2 holes to mount the tool to any frame or 3D printer with 2 M3 t-nuts or by drilling two M3 holes (25mm apart) into any surface.
The tool has a little compartment to catch the snipped-off filament parts so they do not fly and fill up your 3D printer's place.
Assembly instruction can be found thru the link to the original creator.
I suggest printing this tool with supports on the ridge for the lid in the main body, and a minimum of 3 perimeters for strength and to prevent surface artifacts.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.