Cat Litter Scoop N Bag “scoopNbag” V2

****NEW IMPROVED VERSION 2****

The model V2 no longer needs an elastic band to hold the bag in place over the open end of the scoop, the clips now do this job. As a bonus, supports are not needed when printing this version.

Cat litter scoop and bagging in one!

Put the bag over the open end of the scoop, snap the clips together to hold the bag in place, sift out the good litter, tip the scoop up and the bad stuff goes straight in the bag, continue scooping until you’re done.

This scoop has an ergonomic design and a comfortable handle, it is strong but still light at under 100g.

The clips have been designed with a textured inner surface to help keep the bag in position.

Included here are 3 versions to choose from, depending on the type of litter you use:

scoopNbagClip1.stl - this has 11mm hexagons for the sieve, for cat litter types with larger grains. This is the one pictured in the gallery.

scoopNbagClip2.stl - this has 11mm hexagons with elongated sides (approx. 17mm), for cat litter types with “pellets”, like recycled paper/wood.

scoopNbagClip3.stl - this has 7mm hexagons for the sieve, for cat litter types with finer grains.

clip1.stl and clip2.stl – these are suitable for any of the 3 variants above

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PRINT INFO

Print settings I used:

PLA (other filament types would be just as good or better)

0.2mm layer height

15% infill

2 walls for the scoop, 3 walls for the clips

6 layers for the top and bottom of the clips for extra strength/rigidity

Enabled a brim (5mm) to ensure the model was held firmly to the plate during printing.

The clips simply snap onto the scoop as shown in the pics.