Whirlpool microwave handle replacement

This is a replacement handle to fit my Whirpool microwave oven, circa 2004.
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The handle on my 20ish year old microwave was cracked and falling apart and I couldn't stomach paying $70 OEM. My partner started asking questions about buying a new microwave so I knew I had to jump into action.

I was going to model the handle myself since it's a pretty simple shape but fortunately I found the posting on Thingiverse from npittore with the handle already modeled. I immediately printed it and realized the holes were to big for my model!

So I got to work in Tinkercad and narrowed the holes from about a 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch. My modeling skills are lacking so I just used a couple cylinders to remix this model.

 

Hole diameter: ~1/8 inch (3.175 mm)
Hole distance: ~6.77 inch (172 mm)

Resolution: 0.2 mm

Infill: 25%

Support: No support, brim, or raft required.

Filament: Hatchbox PLA

 

Post-processing: 

No post-processing required. I did find handy videos online to show me how to remove the cover off of the microwave door to access the two screws holding the handle in place.

I had Testor's modeling cement on hand to repair some cracking to the door cover plastic.

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Whirlpool Microwave Handle Replacement
by npittore (thingiverse.com)

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