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[-] FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Self checkouts never seem to fit the bags I bring in. And I bought them at the very same store.

[-] billbasher@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ya they made them plastic bag width but also the length of the plate. You’re either hanging off the edge or squished. So mildly annoying

[-] FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Yup. Back to the original post, have you thought about 3d printing a hangar to just temporarily put on the shopping cart? I was thinking about designing something real quick.

Is a carabiner not an easier choice? My bags came with their own.

[-] FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Hey everybody, look at mr fancy pants over here! My bags did not come with any sort of fastening device, and besides, that's why I own a 3d printer. To solve problems like this.

(Begin infomercial acting)
Narrator: Is messing with carabiners too hard sometimes?
[actor fumbles with carabiner and drops it on the floor]
Narrator: Does your arthritis prevent you from working those tiny little carabiners?
[actor rubs their hands like they are in pain]
Narrator: Do you forget to unclasp your carabiner when you finish shopping?
[show shopping cart with 20+ carabiners attached]
Narrator: Well fumble no more with the handy Shopping Cart Bag Holder by Figco(tm).
[show someone happily shopping]
Narrator: Act now while supplies last, only $99.99 + shipping and handling.

[-] billbasher@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Great idea! That would be really easy to bring with. I’m gonna design one as well though I’d love to see yours too!

Did you know I print or just suggest it? Just curious

[-] FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I have a 3d printer and it was the first thing I thought of. Had no idea you could do the same.

Here is what I came up with. This should just hook onto the top of the cart. https://imgur.com/zgbTrOs

[-] billbasher@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[-] FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

That looks good too. On mine I was just thinking about hooking that little loop that is in the center. Yours would work for the handle.

[-] billbasher@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Nice! Right on some prints were the first thing I posted so I was curious. I think I’m gonna go for something a bit wider than a hook. Maybe a bar around 12/14 cm so it doesn’t sway

this post was submitted on 27 Aug 2023
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