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Offline Revilo951

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One holder for LM Bit Kits
on: December 04, 2014, 07:31:54 AM
I wanted a 1 piece holder for all the 19 pieces in the LM bit kit. Not being able to find one online, I modeled one myself.

I am yet to get it printed (my 3D printer is out of action  :rant:)

It is only 2mm thicker than the standard one, and is 17mm shorter...

There is a bit more tidying up to be done, but that's the basic concept.

What does everyone think?

(Excuse the strange look on the screenshot - the graphics in my CAD program were playing up  :facepalm:)
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #1 on: December 04, 2014, 07:51:06 AM
Looks great to me.

I bet it will hold the bits better too.

Keep us posted


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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #2 on: December 04, 2014, 08:16:41 AM
I like the looks better than the standard holder.  :tu:
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #3 on: December 04, 2014, 10:50:49 AM
Thanks for the positive words, JA and Cap'n.

Hopefully the printer will be running tomorrow, and I can test it!  :ahhh

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #4 on: December 04, 2014, 11:20:53 AM
It looks great!
Do you plan on using the hole in the top, or is it just kopied from the standard bitholder?
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #5 on: December 04, 2014, 11:38:07 AM
I like that a lot!
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #6 on: December 04, 2014, 11:48:36 AM
Where can I order one? :tu:
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #7 on: December 04, 2014, 12:09:01 PM
I might put it on shapeways if there's enough interest.

The hole is copied, but some people may for some reason want to string it on some paracord or something...

If someone has some suggestions, I'd be glad to hear, before I print one.

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #8 on: December 04, 2014, 12:40:41 PM
Quote from: Revilo951 on December 04, 2014, 12:09:01 PM
I might put it on shapeways if there's enough interest.

The hole is copied, but some people may for some reason want to string it on some paracord or something...

If someone has some suggestions, I'd be glad to hear, before I print one.

Lose the paracord hole :D
It would be even more compact.
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #9 on: December 04, 2014, 01:10:49 PM
Brilliant - Brilliant
Shorter but wider - and takes all the bits - uber  8) - Does it also include the eyeglass sd?

Couple of points:
  • I have a Wave leather sheath and it takes one regular holder - but would not take this
  • If this holder is in your car, Skinth, drawer at home, toolbox - It makes perfect sense - Not quite so if on your belt, in pocket, or in regular sheath??
  • Do you really need to carry a full set of imperial (or American - as our USA friends call it!!) and metric hexes
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #10 on: December 04, 2014, 01:17:26 PM
I carry both. in the US, I run across Metic all the time.
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #11 on: December 04, 2014, 04:56:09 PM
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #12 on: December 04, 2014, 05:17:40 PM
I used to carry both cards but as well all know it can be a tight fit in the Nylon sheaths.  I like the concept and like the lanyard hole at the top since I use it to retrieve my card out easier. 

Is there some way to print the bit size on the top of the card?  I have painted mine so I can better read the size.  Obviously with use I know instinctively what bit to grab but it would be a neat feature IMO. 


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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #13 on: December 05, 2014, 12:34:31 AM
Quote from: J.G. on December 04, 2014, 12:40:41 PM
Lose the paracord hole :D
It would be even more compact.

It also serves as a pull tab, but removing it is not difficult - even after its printed  :D

Quote from: Huntsman on December 04, 2014, 01:10:49 PM
Brilliant - Brilliant
Shorter but wider - and takes all the bits - uber  8) - Does it also include the eyeglass sd?

Couple of points:
  • I have a Wave leather sheath and it takes one regular holder - but would not take this
  • If this holder is in your car, Skinth, drawer at home, toolbox - It makes perfect sense - Not quite so if on your belt, in pocket, or in regular sheath??
  • Do you really need to carry a full set of imperial (or American - as our USA friends call it!!) and metric hexes
  • I made one set up for the regular holder for edc with toryx, metric hex and one set of cross head sds - which covers most requirements - missing out the largest and smallest bits in some cases
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Yep, includes the eyeglass driver.

  • Which Leather sheath is that? the one with 1 side in elastic? Those are really tight. I have a few here, and I doubt I'd fit even a single bit kit. It's hard enough to do the flap up!
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Quote from: Aloha007 on December 04, 2014, 05:17:40 PM
I used to carry both cards but as well all know it can be a tight fit in the Nylon sheaths.  I like the concept and like the lanyard hole at the top since I use it to retrieve my card out easier. 

Is there some way to print the bit size on the top of the card?  I have painted mine so I can better read the size.  Obviously with use I know instinctively what bit to grab but it would be a neat feature IMO.

I will pt some text in as an experiment, and see how it turns out.

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #14 on: December 05, 2014, 12:48:40 AM
 :facepalm:  :ahhh :oops:  :sa: :dwts: :shrug:

Dang!!!

Just realised that I modeled it for 18 bits, and there's 20. Oh well.  :ahhh

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #15 on: December 05, 2014, 01:04:55 AM
I could use something like that but with storage for a couple t shank saw blades and a bit extension for the surge I edc to work.

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #16 on: December 05, 2014, 01:18:43 AM
This bit extender? http://www.leatherman.com.au/accessories/product/Bit_Driver_Extender

T-Shank blades exactly like these? http://www.leatherman.com.au/accessories/product/Surge_Replacement_Saw_and_File

If so, can you get me accurate dimensions for the blades? I have one of the extenders.

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #17 on: December 05, 2014, 02:14:45 AM
Now printing a test (with just the center piece).

We'll see how it goes!

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #18 on: December 05, 2014, 02:44:38 AM
Quote from: Revilo951 on December 05, 2014, 01:18:43 AM
This bit extender? http://www.leatherman.com.au/accessories/product/Bit_Driver_Extender

T-Shank blades exactly like these? http://www.leatherman.com.au/accessories/product/Surge_Replacement_Saw_and_File

If so, can you get me accurate dimensions for the blades? I have one of the extenders.

I wish i could give you what you need. Sorry I cant. Hopefully someone will come along with the info.
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #19 on: December 05, 2014, 03:17:01 AM
No photos yet, the design needs a little refining. Ahem.   :whistle:

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #20 on: December 05, 2014, 06:53:42 AM
Update:

A few versions later (trying to get the hole size right is not easy).

We're nearly there.
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #21 on: December 05, 2014, 08:04:56 AM
That looks great!!  :woohoo:
How secure are the bits in there?
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #22 on: December 05, 2014, 09:13:29 AM
Erm...

Perhaps a little to secure.

It's a WIP!  :multi:

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #23 on: December 05, 2014, 10:45:57 AM
Quote from: Revilo951 on December 05, 2014, 09:13:29 AM
Erm...

Perhaps a little to secure.

It's a WIP!  :multi:
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Reply #24 on: December 05, 2014, 12:25:37 PM
That looks sweet!
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #25 on: December 05, 2014, 12:38:43 PM
Pretty nifty. Wouldn't mind an improved bit card myself...

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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #26 on: December 06, 2014, 04:31:20 AM
Looking good
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Your off to a great start

Keep it up Revilo951

Feel free to send me to send me the one you think is to snug.

I'll break it in . :D
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Reply #27 on: December 06, 2014, 07:27:14 AM
Very nice result, looking forward to see the final version.  :tu:
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #28 on: December 06, 2014, 07:41:24 AM
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Re: One holder for LM Bit Kits
Reply #29 on: December 07, 2014, 05:54:15 AM
JA, I would send it to you if I was in the US! Postage here is wickedly expensive.  :facepalm:

Its only 6 bits for the purpose of testing the fit. Once I have the fit right, I'll print the full 21 bit one.

I'll keep you all updated!

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