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My first attempt at a commercial 3D print: an asthma inhaler body that can flip into a slimmer form so it doesnt jut out and dug into legs or tear pants. What do you guys think?

Edit: Hi all, it seems like the general consensus is that this is a dangerous product. I really believed that I was making something helpful but that may not be the case. I have decided to take down the listing from Cults3D. Thank you for your feedback.

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[–] rambos@lemm.ee 5 points 10 months ago

Nice design and great print dude. I wouldnt worry for myself too much, but I defo agree with others about health concerns. I wonder where are all "food safe" haters now haha (dont hate me, I love you all 😘). Its always funny to read stories for and against "food safe" printing, but since this is more serious than one-time-use cookie cutters everyone remains quite it seems. What is the difference, do you guys think cookie cutters, popcorn bowls or cups are less dangerous? Personaly Im not really concerned about my own health, but I think its unfair if you dont warn others about dangers and let them decide if they want to use it or not.

Like many others, Ive been printing respirator adapters in the begining of covid pandemic. Hospitals were moding respirators to use one device for 2 patients and that thing did more good than harm for sure in that life or death situation. I feel proud for contributing and I believe it actually did no harm (no prove), but it would be stupid to claim that adapters were safe even for one-time-use. There are so many laws, certificates, procedures,...that try to protect us from buying unsafe products made in garage by guys like me. In meantime, kids eat snow, suck dirty fingers, chairs and what not they pick from the ground and then we hear thats normal and it improves our immunity hehe

TLDR: think with your head, make your own decisions and dont listen to every guy on the internet 😉