Torque Bit Holder

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March 21, 2020 Welcome to a crazy new world. Great time to get creative with 3D printing! I've been busy on other projects, but I'm still working on this one in the background. Just jumped to current version V16. I've been experimenting with hexagon size to find the perfect balance between print quality and ease of bit removal. Here are the hexagon dimensions for each version: V14: Wall length 3.82, wall to wall distance 6.616 V15: Wall length 3.88, wall to wall distance 3.85 V16: Wall length 3.85, wall to wall distance 6.72 I prefer printing face down so the front text comes out clean, but that affects the hexagon opening for the bit. I'm trying to find a middle ground on hexagon size that works well on my MP Selct Mini V2 printer. The neodymium magnets from https://www.kjmagnetics.com/ are a perfect fit. I've also worked out the cost of the project: PLA cost: 8.92 grams @ $22.99 per 1kg = 20.5 cents My magnet cost = 28.99 shipped for 25 neodymium magnets = 1.15 each X3 = $3.49 Total material cost= $3.68 Original post - Mar-1-2020 This is one of the many projects I'm working on right now. At work, I use several different Torx bits throughout the day. It's frustrating to lose them or not have them quickly available. So I created this... - Six bits that all stay in one place - T8, T10, T15, T20, T25 along with a spanner bit (I'm not a fan of the spanner bit - broke 3 in one day!) - Helps to show which bit is currently in the driver - Designed to sit on the lip of a standard metal tool box I've included two files: Torque Bit Holder V12: Built to glue in Six-6X2mm magnets Torque Bit Holder V13: Built to glue in three-12.7 (1/2") X1.59mm (1/16") magnets Since the supplier for my original order of 6X2mm magnets is no longer selling them, I used this as an opportunity to increase and standardize the magnet size. I bought these magnets from https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D81-N52 and will adjust on how they fit. Like the title says, it's a work in progress. Don't @ me - it's free! I love designing stuff... peace jag