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6mm Reversible Ratcheting Screwdriver

by analogicparadox · via Printables
FormatSTL
CategoryTools
LicenseCC BY-NC-SA
UploadedMar 1, 2023
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Description

! Printing in progress, results will be posted at a later date ! This is a remix of Martin Rigatoni's Reversible Ratcheting Screwdriver, that uses 6mm bits. This design uses a modification of my other ratcheting screwdriver handle ( https://www.printables.com/model/294865-6mm-bit-mini-reversible-ratchet-screwdriver ), that allows bits to be stored with a pressure fit rather than a screw cap mechanism. I find the handle to be more comfortable, but keep in mind this driver is slightly taller than the original. I also added a handle that allows for up to 2 3x2mm magnets (stacked) to be seated above each bit to keep them in, instead of the pressure fit. In this version the bits will not stay in without magnets, and you might need neodimium ones to get a good enough attraction. The springs included on the handle were slightly angled outwards and thickened, to provide better mechanical resistance to the ratchet switch. I noticed that, when printing the handle in PLA, the ratchet can sometimes rotate with the shaft instead of remaining seated, and get stuck. I also added a little suport pillar at the end of each one, to make sure printing gives the best results. You will need to cut the pillars with a razor blade. The shaft was adapted for 6mm hex bits. Also included is a version with room for a 3x2mm round magnet. You only need one of the two. You can also find 3 different versions of the switch/cap, one of which features protruding arrows that indicate the ratchet direction ("Smooth"), one that features a grooved texture ("Grooves"), and one that features both ("GroovesBump"). You only need one of the 3. Remember to print two ratchet pieces. Printing/assembly instructions can be found here: https://www.printables.com/model/295996-reversible-ratcheting-screwdriver
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