Hex-key T-Handle Set (metric - customize your tools)

Updates: 

2. July 2024 - Added 3.5 mm size (thanks for suggestion)

EXCLUSIVE Styles available here: https://www.printables.com/model/902710-hex-key-t-handle-set-premium-supporter-pack-metric

Want a stand for your hex-keys?: https://www.printables.com/model/902726-hex-key-t-handle-stand-simple-functional-multiple

The grib on a standard hex-key is not overwhelming - and with a bunch of them on the desk, finding the right one can seem almost impossible … until you print and use this handle set!

The grib instantly improves - feels great in the hand! And organizing the hex-keys and finding the right one is way easier. Use color, numbers or both to quickly find what you need, when you need it.

Overview

The set is currently made for the following 11 sizes:

• 1.5 mm
• 2 mm
• 2.5 mm
• 3 mm
• 3.5 mm
• 4 mm
• 5 mm
• 5.5 mm
• 6 mm
• 8 mm
• 10 mm

(If a specific size is missing - please let me know in the comments!)

For 1 hex-key handle, you need to print the following:

• 1x Part A
• 1x Part B
• 2x Cap Handle
• 1x Cap Tip

Assembly

It is easily assembled with the hex-key inside - no glue or other tools needed.

1. Insert the hex-key in Part A
2. Place Part B on the opposite side
3. While pressing A and B together, screw on the Cap Handle on both ends
4. Screw on the Cap Tip around the hex-key

Enjoy working with the hex-key from now on!

Multicolor prints

This is optional - but looks nice and help you take the right one in first try. You can do like this (in Bambu Studio):

1. Insert the Cap Handle / Cap Tip in correct size
2. Right click on the model and click on Split > To parts
3. In the left pane Process click on Objects
4. Select individual parts of the Caps and choose filament for each.

Print instructions

To make these strong enough for practical use, consider stronger-than-average print settings. Suggestions:

• Walls/perimeters: 3-5 - the more walls, the stronger - so test and see what you find the best.
• Infill: 20-40% - the more infil, the stronger it will be.
• Supports: No - the print-in-place hinge prints without supports!
• Orientation: Press Auto Orient (in top bar in Bambu Studio. Should place Part A and B on the ‘cut’ side, and the Cap Handle and Cap Tip should be places with the opening up)

Filament

I printed these in filament sponsored by FormFutura - and they work great! To be sturdy enough for practical use I used their Tough PLA mostly - and their Easyfill PLA for color organizing. If interested, check out their products here:

• Tough PLA (aff): https://formfutura.com/product/tough-pla/?aff=11
• Easyfil PLA (aff): https://formfutura.com/product/easyfil-pla/?aff=11

Happy printing!