Paper Roll Tube Pencil and Pen Holder

For better or worse, we live in a throw-away society. Here's hoping that we can re-purpose at least a handful of paper towel tubes that would otherwise be discarded.

Simply cut the paper towel tube into 3 close-to-equal pieces, staple both ends together and then slip into this base for a nice solid DIY pen holder... and maybe a great project for the kids.

If the open end paper roll look doesn't resonate with you, feel free to print out the top piece which should hold them all together without stapling.

It'll probably work with toilet paper roll tubes as well so long as they are 42.4mm (plus or minus a millimeter) in diameter.

Single print.. no support necessary.

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Also, feel free to peruse my other submissions which are almost as varied as they are many:

https://www.printables.com/social/320993-julius3e8/models

http://www.thingiverse.com/Julius3E8/designs

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