Stubby Screwdriver Handle by tomlombardi

Stubby Screwdriver Handle

tomlombardi

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Published on January 17, 2012

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I needed a stubby screwdriver for a project and I almost bought one from a hardware store...Duh! I can print one! All you need are the 1/4" hex bits which most people already have.

Instructions

All parts were printed on a TOM with a MK6+. My settings were: Object infill% 65, Layer height(mm) .27, Number of shells 0, feedrate (mm/s) 32.

Print the part and install a bit.

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Tupni on February 10, 2013 said:

A drop of super glue and a small magnet, turns it in to a self holding screewdriwer ;)

MacGyver on February 17, 2012 said:

This thing really needs to be featured! It is useful for anyone who has ever needed a stubby screwdriver.

Applerust on February 13, 2012 said:

One of my fave prints so far.. and useful!

electronrancher on February 9, 2012 said:

My newest favorite thing to print!!! This is really a great idea, and a perfect use of the print rather than buy concept.

I found that if you print it rippin fast with no fan (~18min), the entire inner column will still be soft and you can quickly force a bit in to get a perfectly shaped hex opening.

ManOfScience on January 23, 2012 said:

Nice! This was on my to-do as well. It's a very workable size, yet still minimalist.

Did you heat up the first bit when you slid it in? I haven't tried yet, but I think that's what I'll try - the hex hole prints about 5.75mm from flat-to-flat (6.25mm across opposite corners) whereas, my bits are 6.25mm (1/4") from flat-to-flat, and 7.15mm across opposite corners.

Possibly this
is a metric vs. imperial standards thing.

Regardless; Thanks!

tomlombardi on January 25, 2012 said:

My bits slip right in after the print. Did you use my settings? If not, try them out and let me know if that makes a difference. If this is a problem I could increase the size or you could scale it slightly in repG.