Geoffs Pocket Screwdriver 3D print model

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I like using Pocket Screwdrivers, but they're notoriously hard to find in stores - so I decided to print my own, and now you can too. Nerds of the world, unite! After conducting some research, I found that PLA Carbon Fibre makes the best handles, though PLA ABS or PETG will also work well. For maximum detail, a small nozzle (0.25mm) is ideal, but 0.3mm or 0.4mm nozzles can be used instead - they just won't look as polished. For the metal screwdriver part, I purchased six + and - screwdrivers on eBay for under $2 each. They were marketed as Insulated Handle Hand Screwdriver Screw Driver Electrician Repair Tool, and the metal parts are approximately 3mm in diameter and 75mm long. To utilize these parts, simply cut them off with a diamond cutting wheel, add flats to both sides, and then press the metal into the handle - heating it if necessary (or use epoxy for a more secure hold). The handles can be quite fragile, so I added a 1mm hole all the way through, which allows you to insert some 1mm carbon fibre or Piano Wire inside. I recommend applying epoxy after inserting the wire for a long-lasting result. There are two versions available - one with a + on top and another with a -. This ensures that the tip matches the symbol on the handle.