Customizable *non-3D-printed* 1/4" bit holder

thingiverse

I know this place is all about advanced manufacturing techniques using 3D printing, so I've made a custom version of this concept that fits perfectly in my 3D printer's build area. I decided to create it manually, since the fabrication time was significantly shorter than if I had used 3D printing. The idea here is to use a Python script that accepts a CSV file you can edit using any spreadsheet software, and generates a PDF ready for printing. The spreadsheet defines the size of the bit holder based on your needs. You then print it out, glue it onto some wooden board, mark where holes need to be drilled, drill those, and attach all your bits neatly labeled inside. Easy peasy! To make this work, you'll need Python 3.x installed on your machine along with Pyx library. The downloadable PDF I included was only necessary for some technicalities at Thingiverse, which insists that an actual print file (.ps) be provided. Now here are the simple steps to get going: Configure by editing the CSV spreadsheet as per instructions written inside it. Run this python bitstorage.py command on your system with appropriate CSV and output files (in.pdf) to produce PDF ready for printing. Cut out all unnecessary areas from a thin plywood piece that has been affixed together. Using whatever power tool you have, drill exactly in places where 'X's are drawn so your holes can match perfectly as seen. Clean dust using some air blow method followed by bit insert. Your storage bit case is now complete with perfect sizing. You'll also need an 19/64" to drill at all depths since other alternatives - a hand held drill won't reach the needed marks for optimal efficiency while trying out options would probably make it last too long to wait without wasting your precious time or effort involved in each single pass during creation phases when building whole product pieces rather just focusing on certain details required by specific models requiring quick assembly before anyone notices that extra details might still exist hidden away somewhere.