Ergonomic Holder for Needle Felting (longer version)

This is a remix of the really cool needle felting aid created by Makers Making Change.

I made the needle sheath a bit longer since it didn't fit any of the needles I had.

The description below is copied from the original model:

The Felting Needle Holder is an aid for making it easier to hold and manipulate a felting needle. The holder is ball-shaped with a diameter of 50 mm (~2 inch), between the size of a golf ball and a billiards ball. 

More Information and Documentation: https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/product/felting-needle-holder/01tJR000004E3gVYAS 

How To Use

Once assembled, the Felting Needle Holder is intended to be held in the hand.

To assemble the Felting Needle Holder, the needle is inserted into the bottom of the ball. The threaded connector is used to fasten it in place, and then the top is attached.

When the holder is not in use, the cover can be inserted over the needle to cover the sharp point.

Who is this For?

The Felting Needle Holder may be useful for people with limited hand strength and/or dexterity. This may include people with arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and stroke survivors. The device may also be helpful for children.

Printing

This is a simple build that consists of four 3D printed parts. Print in the given orientation. No support is required.