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MagKnife² AutoRetracting Utility Knife/Box Cutter

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill
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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill Mirrored for Left-handers
0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill Mirrored for Left-handers
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D10x2 mm Round Magnet (20PCS) - CA016

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This design required lots of prototyping over many weeks, using up lots of filament and magnets and money. If you like it, I'd really appreciate a boost :)

MagKnife², my latest auto retracting utility knife

Simply slide the lid fully forward to click the blade into position, where it will stay firmly in place for cutting, then with a little pull back on the lid the blade will automatically retract with a satisfying click, no springs required :)

 

Completely redesigned from scratch, this spring-free mechanism is the sequel to my previous design, but this time it's stronger, safer, and more stylish :) This model requires eight 10x2mm neodymium magnets, which can be purchased from Bambu's Maker's Supply, as well as a few tiny drops of super glue/CA glue.

This is designed for the most common blade size, roughly 62mm x 19mm 

 

Instructions

Add a tiny drop of super glue to each magnet hole

Being careful to align the magnets correctly according to the picture above, press all magnets firmly into position. Remember some holes need 1 magnet, some need 2.

There are slots to get a small screwdiver in to pop magnets out if you insert them the wrong way

Slot the sharp edge of the blade under the ridge of the blade carriage and press it down fully into position

Insert the blade carriage to the rear of the base and carefully but firmly push until it clicks into place
Test to make sure the blade carriage slides freely, if not then remove the blade, apply pressure to the blade carriage and slide it backwards and forwards to grind it smooth
Press the lid in from the top and it's complete, enjoy :)

 

 

Important warning: Always be careful when handling a sharp blade, and check your local laws to ensure this complies before printing

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