Water Main Shutoff Tool - 1/2" Drive

cults3d

I ended up needing to tackle some work on my water line this week and was struggling to get a good angle on the main water shut-off valve using just a pair of pliers. After spending some time in a CAD program, I finally managed to design this handy little tool after seven hours of tinkering. Yes... seven hours is a long time to spend on one project, but I tend to over-engineer everything, and this was no exception. This model was printed with 70% triangle infill, 2mm walls (5 walls with a 0.4mm nozzle) and 1mm top and bottom (5 layers at 0.2mm layer height). Although it may be overkill, I like things to hold up well under stress. I used supports during the printing process, but depending on your printer's bridging abilities, you might not need them. The tool features a 1/2" drive for use with a standard 1/2" ratchet or breaker bar.