Flex Lock Tool Holder

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Human: adjustable holding device secured by positioning at any point. This project remains unfinished and requires improvement. Version 1 has been produced using a method of iterative refinement. It currently contains sixteen mechanical linkages. A piece of wire typically used for bundling or twisting other wires was experimented with in place of a string to establish center tension. Assembled from two halves by utilizing #10 machine screws, the device features a socket cap bolt fastener for holding the lever in place. Initial attempts involved carpenter's string due to its readily available properties but its inherent flexibility presented significant challenges during the construction process. Wire commonly employed for reinforcing items or tying bundles proved suitable as an alternative tensioning agent, displaying much-needed stiffness in contrast to the original choice. The intention is now to explore further applications of materials offering minimal elasticity and maximal structural stability by employing a different type of braided wire used in picture frame construction, for instance, such that its performance in this context may be fully utilized and validated. The STL file associated with this creation is included for user customization purposes; any subsequent adjustments can be undertaken independently, allowing the holder's structure to adapt seamlessly according to changing needs.