Braceletool, a tool kit for tinkers

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Not just a holder for extra bits. This tool was designed as a portable driver device. People have messaged me, stating the holes were too small and the bits were hard to remove, which is by design. The bits shouldn't come out; it's intended. It's not a failure; it's a feature. I created this tool in a few hours, inspired by the Leatherman Tread tool bracelet. However, I wanted it to be available at a lower cost than the $150-200 MSRP of the Leatherman. The design was simple: add hex bits and take off when needed. The article on Engadget.com yesterday about the new Leatherman Tread gave me an idea (January 22nd 2015). I saw a similar tool, decided to make one for myself that would fall short of their high price tag. To start with the Braceletool, two types are available: one holds 2 1/4" hex bits, and another holds both a 1/8" and 1/4" bit. A changeable link was designed as well, but you can add your own links easily too. I took a few hours to create this design because I found the article on Engadget.com inspiring (January 22nd 2015). Now I am using the tool successfully. The link that comes off the print bed is hot and should be cooled first. When cooling, press the bit into place in one motion; this makes it nearly impossible to get back out later without destroying it. But if you need a removable piece for changing, there's a linkage file for just that. For making your own reversible clasp with me, more time was spent perfecting it than necessary. I intentionally made holes too small, which requires drilling them out slightly before assembly. In an update (4/6/2015), this design became possible only because we wanted to add new options. Now pliers are also available in the folder that won't get damaged from any kind of heat exposure; they are quite a few sizes but can't be used effectively, especially for dangerous jobs like breaking glass. I updated the plier segment, adding screwdriver files, which provide flexibility when assembling together by different users according to type needed at specific moments (like adjusting band size too). It also comes with three pivoting parts so screws can go in better places. An international airport visit has shown some interesting results; a friendly TSA agent let us through after checking everything out thoroughly without issue except maybe shorter drivers under five inches total. But there should still be more improvements, which includes planning alternative ways like making special tools that match Leatherman's quality requirements precisely enough without having their branding anywhere - at least in our imagination! Here are the instructions: you pick out the parts before assembling each one since they must go into position once cool (if not removed right away) or will require some serious force and risk destroying pieces involved. Two 1/4 inch links hold together as does two one eighths; a combination for both of these along with two eight-eights; I printed it twice for the end caps that connect them at different ends respectively where there aren't gaps between. And if someone wanted to know how mine turned out originally after all - beveled wood screws purchased from lowes held parts well when i tried my wrist once again after adjusting some minor details first though which isn’t hard since just a few tweaks could easily achieve desired effect. Here's the final text with proper formatting, including subheadings, punctuation, and paragraphs for easier readability: Not Just A Holder For Extra Bits This is not just a holder for extra bits. This tool was designed as a portable driver device. Inspiration Behind The Tool People have messaged me stating that the holes were too small and the bits were hard to remove, which is by design. The bits shouldn't come out; it's intended. It's not a failure; it's a feature. I created this tool in a few hours inspired by the Leatherman Tread tool bracelet but available at a lower cost than the $150-200 MSRP of the Leatherman. The Article That Started It All I saw an article on Engadget.com yesterday about the new Leatherman Tread (January 22nd, 2015). The article gave me an idea for creating this design myself. Available Types Of Links There are two types available: one holds two 1/4 inch hex bits, and another holds both a 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch bit. A changeable link was designed as well, but you can add your own links easily too. Design And Assembly Instructions I took a few hours to create this design because I found the article on Engadget.com inspiring (January 22nd, 2015). Now I am using the tool successfully. The link that comes off the print bed is hot and should be cooled first. When cooling, press the bit into place in one motion; this makes it nearly impossible to get back out later without destroying it. But if you need a removable piece for changing, there's a linkage file for just that. Designing Your Own Reversible Clasp For making your own reversible clasp with me, more time was spent perfecting it than necessary. I intentionally made holes too small, which requires drilling them out slightly before assembly. Update: Pliers And Screwdriver Files Added In an update (4/6/2015), this design became possible only because we wanted to add new options. Now pliers are also available in the folder that won't get damaged from any kind of heat exposure; they are quite a few sizes but can't be used effectively, especially for dangerous jobs like breaking glass. International Airport Visit: TSA Let Us Through An international airport visit has shown some interesting results; a friendly TSA agent let us through after checking everything out thoroughly without issue except maybe shorter drivers under five inches total. But there should still be more improvements, which includes planning alternative ways like making special tools that match Leatherman's quality requirements precisely enough without having their branding anywhere - at least in our imagination! Final Assembly Instructions Here are the instructions: you pick out the parts before assembling each one since they must go into position once cool (if not removed right away) or will require some serious force and risk destroying pieces involved.