Tool Rack for Pliers and Electronics Tools

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I wanted to design and build a fantastic tool rack for my various pliers and similar tools that I use in my electronics workbench. I was inspired by some amazing projects from RainfordRestorations.com, as well as videos like this one from Adam Savage's Tested Website: https://youtu.be/TWQAYfGxsPE. With just 2 printed ends and a steel rod, it makes for a super fast build. I've included the STL files and SketchUp files if you want to remix it. I used a 10mm O2 Polished and ground tool steel rod for this project, which costs about $15 on Amazon and provides a nice clean look and a surprising amount of weight to make this a real nice desktop tool stand. You can read more details about how I designed and built this rack via my blog post here: https://tinwhiskerz.com/2016/08/15/tool-rack-for-pliers/. Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 6 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: Standard Infill: 20% Notes: I printed it with clear blue village plastics PLA on my TAZ6. I printed it with a brim just to make sure it didn't warp and cleanup was easy. After experimenting with the end cap/cup to dial in the settings, I found that printing at 105% gave me a real nice tight fit. Post-Printing I removed the brim with an x-acto knife. How I Designed This I designed this project in SketchUp and have shared the STL and SketchUp files. I also included a smaller STL of just the cup that holds the end of the 10mm metal rod. You can print this and test with your metal rod to really dial in your print settings. While my model was dead on matching what the rod should be (used digital calipers to confirm measurements), I had to print at 105% to get the tight fit I wanted. I also provided a version of the end cap with a chamfered hole for a #4-40 screw, but after testing, didn't find it helped keep the cap much tighter to be worth using. I also created a version with circular holes to give it a nicer look and use less plastic. Both versions are provided.