Allen key/hex key extender

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<p>This is an extender for Allen/hex keys and also cloud be used as handle for hex bits. There is a .stl-file included with dimensions that fit the key I have to use for bed-leveling for my 3D-printer.</p> <p>The following sizes can be adjusted:</p> <ul> <li>inner diameter of the key (consider adding room for shrinkage)</li> <li>height of the extender</li> <li>depth of the hole for the bit</li> <li>thickness of the shell (use a multiple of your nozzle)</li> <li>diameter of the base</li> </ul> <p>This should not only work for Allen/hex keys. Everything with a hex-shape e.g. hex bits should fit if adjusted to the right size. If you are looking for a hex (or even round) pencil extender you might want to have a look at the <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3023524">dice pencil extender or cap</a>.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>0.1</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>You might have to change the inner diameter depending on the material you use. Maybe just print the top for testing first. For extra stability a brim and a lower print speed might help to prevent nocking it off the build plate before the print is done.</p> If you print different sizes you might consider using different colours to keep them apart. <h3>How I Designed This</h3> <p>Since the longer side of the Allen key I use for bed-leveling for my 3D-printer is a bit short I thought an extender would be great. However it makes no sense to create a model for every size a hex key might come your way. So for me the logic step was to create one customizable model that can be printed in whatever size is needed.</p> </div></p> Category: Hand Tools