Stubby Allen key handles

Stubby Allen key handles

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Imperial | My Recommendation
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Updates:

26-10-2023 - Added size 5.0mm, slightly modified compared to the others because of the size.

27-10-2023 - Added size 6.0, 8.0 and untested 10.0.

28-10-2023 - Separated the new 5,6,8 and 10 sizes from the original in the print profile.

07-11-2023 - Added imperial sizes from 0.05 in to 9/64 in

05-12-2023 - Removed size 10.0 because it was too weak.

 

Because of multiple requests i have now made a stubby version of the allen key handles. I decided to use the same dimensions for the cap and keylock so you dont have to reprint all of it if you made the previous version.

 

Original version here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/45599#profileId-47304

 

Ergonomic Allen key handles for multiple common allen key sizes used for 3d printers. More sizes will be added with time.

 

Every size has it printed on both the bottom and top to easely find the right size.

 

You can print all of the handles in one color like i did but print the keylock and cap in different sizes to distinguish them from one another.

I printed all of mine on a bambulabs p1p and a flsun v400 with pla from elegoo, filalab and addnorth.

 

There is quite tight tolerances for the allen key to get as little play as possible so it may differ from printer to printer, hole compensation might have to be used if your printers tolerance isnt up to par or if your first layer is a bit too close to the bed. Silk filament does often have bad layer adhesion and could cause very weak prints so for handles that will be used with high forces I would recommend normal pla or slow petg without cooling for a very strong handle.

 

My recommendation for printing:

print the cap and keylock with the text down and print the handle with the top faced down for a 0 support print. If the handle is going to be used with very high force I would recommend 5 or more walls.

0.2mm layer height

0.42mm line width

no supports

25% infill and / or 3 or more walls

A big thank you to everyone that downloads and it would make my day if you upload your make! :D

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Thanks for this! Hoping to get sizes 10, 8, 6, 5 soon to complete the set :)
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Looks great! Thanks for showing it off :D
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I will work on making more sizes this week! 😊
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Replying to @OlleMark :
Thanks! Looking forward to it 🙂
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very practical, thank you. (I think we should add the size to the handle)
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Thank you for showing your prints and the feedback! :D Do you want the sizes on the handles visible or just for easier assmebly? :)
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Replying to @OlleMark :
he assembly is perfect with my printer (X1C). I printed several different sized handles at the same time and had difficulty finding the correct sizes. Hence my idea of ​​adding the size to the handle
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Replying to @juliencasimir83 :
I can fix that! Thanks for the suggestion :D
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Brilliant and incredibly useful!
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Thank you! :D Really awesome filament!
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Very handy! Polyterra black & yellow
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The model is excellent, and whilst the profile mostly worked well, I found that the caps printed a little roughly unless I slowed them down.
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Excellent model. I only printed the 2.0 and 2.5mm handles, and I used 100% infill as I like the the balance of a weighty handle.
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Nice
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Looks great! Thank you very much for showing. :D
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Awesome on these, I actually went out an purchased new keys specifically for this. Now I am having fun building a holder for it!
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Thats awesome! Thank you very much. :D
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Looks great, Function is Good.
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