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Allen key Grip set for easy handling - metric

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UploadedDec 29, 2025
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Discontinued Working on a V2 because the 2 parts are not as well connected as I would like. The Comfort Allen Key Grip This model is a two-part grip designed to enhance the comfort and efficiency of using standard L-shaped Allen keys. !I recommend printing only one size first, to determine if the tolerances work with your printing setup! !Print the top part at an angle (position on the chamfer and rotate 10° up). Use brim (8mm) and auto tree support (only on the top part)! It's currently only available for the metric system. I created this grip to address my issue of smoothly driving screws, especially longer ones, with bare Allen keys. The added grip provides a more ergonomic handling, allowing for a better grip and a more continuous and easier turning motion. The design is split into two parts: The Bottom Part: Must be printed uniquely for each Allen key size you wish to use. The Top Part: Is universal and only needs to be printed once. The two parts are intended to hold together via a press-fit connection. Magnets are an optional addition. They are included in the design primarily as a safeguard, should the press-fit connection loosen over time after a lot of use. Printing: My Settings: Orientation: Allen key holder upright on connector side Top part at an angle. Place on the chamfer and rotate 10° up (with Brim of 8 mm) Support Auto Tree Support + Brim (8 mm) for the Top Part! No Support for the individual holders Layer height: 0.2 mm Seam Position: Back Wall generator: Classic Infill: 20% / Adaptive Cubic 4 Walls, 4 Top, 4 Bottom Bill of Materials (BOM): (with affiliate links to Aliexpress) Optional: 4 round Magnets (Height: 3mm, Diameter: 4mm) – 2 pieces for the top part, 2 pieces for every bottom part you print. Allen Keys (obviously!) Important: Test First: Please do not print all parts at once ! Start by printing just one bottom part and the top part to confirm that the tolerances work with your specific setup. Fit is Tight: The fit is intentionally very tight and works perfectly with my setup (printer, calibration, filament, etc.). If the fit is too loose or too tight for you, you can try scaling the model up or down minimally in your slicing software. A user complained about breaking of pins. I didnt have the problem, but printing the top part at an angle (on the chamfer, then rotate 10° up, with brim and auto tree support) should stop that from happening. While only theoretical (and I haven't encountered it yet), be aware that the specific bend of the 90-degree angle on your Allen key might affect how it sits in the grip and might prevent it from fitting at all. If you have any questions, remarks, or suggestions for improvement, please let me know in the comments. If you've found value or enjoyment in this model, please consider giving me a Like! Your support is massively helpful – not just for my developer ego, but also because it increases my chances of receiving enough prusameters for a nice reward from Prusa. Thank you for printing and supporting!
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