(Metric) Ultimate T-Handle Hex Key Set Remixed by Marc Elbichon

Remixed by

Marc Elbichon

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X1 Carbon

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0.16mm layer, 4 walls, 25% infill

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60 h

31 plates

4.8(28)

0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 25% infill

22.7 h

18 plates

4.8(4)

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

Update 2024-01-03: Added 5.5mm versions (big handle)

Update 2024-01-02: Added 1.25mm, 3.5mm and 4.5mm versions (small handle)

After a lot of work, here is my Ultimate T-Handle Hex Key set, designed in 9 common sizes (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm)

SAE version is available here : https://makerworld.com/en/models/81110
Torx version is available here : https://makerworld.com/en/models/239133
Stand available here : https://makerworld.com/en/models/78304

Print in place, no glue required, handles knurling gives a nice feeling in the hand.

It's made to be tight, to avoid the key to move, it should be easy to assemble, but if it is a little hard to screw (example with coated keys, which is a little bigger), a drop of grease or oil on the thread could help.

There is 2 handle sizes : One small for allen key from 1.5mm to 4mm and a large for 5mm to 10mm

Give your feedback and post your makes, enjoy!

PS : Feel free to ask other sizes

ultimate t-handle hex key set

Comment & Rating (62)

@eaputt

Print Profile

0.16mm layer, 4 walls, 25% infill

These work great. Printed with no mods and the fit the allen keys very well. Would like to know if you would be able to do a 1.27, 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 to finish off my full set of wrenches. :)

The designer has replied

@MarcelBichon

Sure, no problem, I made a parametric model so I can make any size easily, but I do not have those sizes, so I can't test. would you be a beta tester to confirm it fits well ? 😉

@eaputt

Replying to @MarcelBichon :

Absolutely. I am a great tester, love to tinker.

@MarcelBichon

Replying to @eaputt :

Hi, I just added 1.27, 3.5 and 4.5mm sizes, raw files and print profile, confirm all is ok!

@Irvin1251

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0.16mm layer, 4 walls, 25% infill

love the way they look! makes my basic Alen keys look fancy! Very Strong Print was able to use them to built a monitor arm, tighten all the screws on the arms!

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The designer has replied

@MarcelBichon

Realy great! Was the fit with allen keys correct ?

@Irvin1251

Yes it was! the smaller Alen keys were a bit difficult to get thru the bottom cap, but once I did, it wasn’t bad!

@JoshFink

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Is there a tip or trick to get the numbers on the sides to be horizontal and uniform? I've printed these in PLA and they look and work great, however the numbers, when tightened down are all over the place. Sometimes upside down, sometimes diagonal. I can make them all horizontal but then I have a gap because I need to unscrew the handle. Thanks

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The designer has replied

@MarcelBichon

Hi, they should be aligned, if they are upside down it is the wrong side. for the other cases, maybe a calibration issue

@JoshFink

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Replying to @MarcelBichon :

Looks like if you do switch the sides they align better. I didn't even try that. Thanks for the help

@Thjorim

Print Profile

0.16mm layer, 4 walls, 25% infill

Absolutely love the design. Print was perfect. Snug fit that required some grinding to line up the numbers perfect. As you have a parametric design, have you ever thought of making a version for Torx? I‘d love to have one for my T10 - T50 set. Thank you.

The designer has replied

@MarcelBichon

I have no torx set so I can't measure, however I think, unless allen keys, all the brand are not the same size ?

@Thjorim

Replying to @MarcelBichon :

I don’t know, if there are standardized dimensions. I have the set from S&R and the key have the following dimensions: T10 - 3mm T15 - 3,5 mm T20 - 4mm T25 - 4,5mm T30 - 6mm T40 - 7mm T45 - 8mm T50 - 9mm It would be great if you can add the models for those.