The problem with opting for a protective third-party shell for your official Apple AirPods case is the arduous process involved in separating the two without bestowing a scratch here or there, which negates the very purpose of clamping a protective shell on your AirPods case in the first place. Fret not, however, as a handy, 3D-printed tool now makes this task a literal breeze.

I have acquaintances who are extremely protective of their devices, clamping on hard shells and protective cases wherever possible to guard against that bane of the electronic age, the dreaded scratch. And, heavens should asunder if their device actually bears a crack. I also know many others who couldn't care less if their device gets bent out of shape.

If you belong to the former group, .

What's more, the Redditor offers detailed 3D print profiles for this tool, and that too for free, pertaining to a wide variety of Apple AirPods cases. .

Do note that some third-party retailers of protective shells for the Apple AirPods case do include something similar within their packaging. But, ask anyone who owns a 3D printing machine: making your own utility tools from scratch carries with a sense of satisfaction that these packaged tools simply can't match.

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