Hex-key T- and L-Handle Set (Premium supporter pack - metric)

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Updates:

2. July 2024 - Updated 2 mm version sizes of the L-Handle (thanks for the feedback!)

2. July 2024 - Added 3.5 mm size (thanks for suggestion)

Want a stand for your hex-keys?: https://www.printables.com/model/902726-hex-key-t-handle-stand-simple-functional-multiple

Just like my T-Handle and L-Handle sets, this one will improve the joy of working with hex-keys. And with this set, you will have the option to customize them even more to your preference - all while supporting me designing new models. Thank you !

The grib instantly improves - feels great in the hand! And organizing the hex-keys and finding the right one is way easier. Use color, numbers or both to quickly find what you need, when you need it.

Overview

This set includes 3 different styles of Cap Handles:

- Classic - Knurled - Tiles The set is currently made for the following 11 sizes :

- 1.5 mm - 2 mm - 2.5 mm - 3 mm - 3.5 mm - 4 mm - 5 mm - 5.5 mm - 6 mm - 8 mm - 10 mm (If a specific size is missing - please let me know in the comments!)

For 1 hex-key handle, you need to print the following :

- 1x Part A - 1x Part B - 2x Cap Handle - 1x Cap Tip Assembly

It is easily assembled with the hex-key inside - no glue or other tools needed.

- Insert the hex-key in Part A - Place Part B on the opposite side - While pressing A and B together, screw on the Cap Handle on both ends - Screw on the Cap Tip around the hex-key Enjoy working with the hex-key from now on!

Multicolor prints

This is optional - but looks nice and help you take the right one in first try. You can do like this (in Bambu Studio):

- Insert the Cap Handle / Cap Tip in correct size - Right click on the model and click on Split > To parts - In the left pane Process click on Objects - Select individual parts of the Caps and choose filament for each. Print instructions

To make these strong enough for practical use, consider stronger-than-average print settings. Suggestions:

- Walls/perimeters : 3-5 - the more walls, the stronger - so test and see what you find the best. - Infill : 20-40% - the more infil, the stronger it will be. - Supports : No - the print-in-place hinge prints without supports! - Orientation : Press Auto Orient (in top bar in Bambu Studio. Should place Part A and B on the ‘cut’ side, and the Cap Handle and Cap Tip should be places with the opening up) More practical prints? I got you covered! Check out this collection of practical models - everything from tools to storage solutions. Or maybe see this collection of tool models

Filament

I printed these in filament sponsored by FormFutura - and they work great! To be sturdy enough for practical use I used their Tough PLA mostly - and their Easyfill PLA for color organizing. If interested, check out their products here:

- Tough PLA (aff): https://formfutura.com/product/tough-pla/?aff=11 - Easyfil PLA (aff): https://formfutura.com/product/easyfil-pla/?aff=11 Happy printing!