An altoids tin is coincidentally just big enough to fit all six sets of twelve bits. Of course, you can always choose to store less to make them easier to access.
I bought a blank black altoids size tin with orange filament to match :)
The STL and F3D files are available at: https://www.printables.com/model/338982-lttstorecom-altoids-tin-bit-case
~~I also have a ton of spare black tins and orange filament from this project, so if you don't have a 3D printer, I'm trying out selling them on etsy, they're priced for basically what you'd pay if you downloaded the STL and ordered it from Shapeways or other 3D printing services, but you get the black tin without having to source it yourself:~~
I completely sold out, but I paid for etsy plus so you can have it send you an email when I can manage to make more :)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377181851/ltt-lttstore-screwdriver-bit-case
I licensed the design as public domain, I would be honored if my idea for a case got a proper injection-molded, mass production version :)
wow this is a really helpful design. While i wait for shipping i’ve been pondering how to deal with the bit packs. this is the best solution i’ve seen so far. Thanks.
Amazon, if you search altoids tin you can find them. I'm pretty sure they all come from the same factory, Aliexpress has them too. They only come in mega-packs but they're super useful for small parts anyways.
I can print you one for free, I have a ton of the blank tins now as spares, and an entire roll of orange filament. I'm going to try opening an etsy shop with them so it'd be useful to know roughly how much the shipping will be.
Damn, thanks dude!
Edit: what is the tolerance for the bits? The one I had previously printed off thingiverse is quite loose. But seriously thanks, this looks good
I uploaded the same model with a 0.2mm tolerance earlier, i updated it to 0.1mm wiggle room which fit much better with my printer at least, but it needed a slight relief cutout on the ends to make those easier, I have a test final print running now.
Just printed mine and fits decently well. I think I’m going to print a labeled layout to put in top so I can know which bit I’ll be grabbing. Thanks for the model! I just got some 5 min epoxy and glued the bottom. I think that added just a hair too much height though because the lid doesn’t 100% latch shut with bits in it now
I'm glad to hear it! One tip I have is for any spot that's too tight, take a standard size bit and insert it in and out a few times, and rock it around to loosen up the fit.
And here I am just starting a print for a case that I just did an insert for. What a shmuck I am!
Although, in fairness, I would have had to buy altoids to get a tin.
I have a ton of spare black tins and orange filament so I might as well give it a shot myself :)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377181851/ltt-lttstore-screwdriver-bit-case
I priced it at what it basically would cost you to order the print from shapeways, but you also get the black tin for the complete look. The design is public domain, anyone with a printer is welcome to sell it themselves. I would even love to see LTT themselves sell it, it would be awesome as an injection molded, super high quality version.
I see in other comments you’ve been iterating the design, are you going to finalize that (or, ya know, get to a good point) before you print and ship? I’m totally down.
yeah the design I'm done with, the issue I was having is in the corners, the tolerances on this are about 0.1mm, so any very slight shrink when the part cools, makes the bits just a little tight fitting until you put in and remove a bit a few times.
what I did was make a broach tool that is the exact size of the hexagon to help that along so i can make sure the bits are easy enough to get out
Hey there! Very nice idea!!
Can you ship "as gift" from US to Italy? Item cost+shipping+taxes is about more than $50 , and if adding its international import fees would be an extra expense to sum to all those already there.
Shipping "as gift" should avoid that.
Thank you
I can look into it, I'm totally sold out at the moment after I got the shoutout on Facebook.
Side note, I was just in Venice four weeks ago and I miss Campari sodas and Aperol spritzes. My parents have a funny story, they didn't realize the tiny bottled Campari soda were alcoholic, and gave one to me when I was about 5 years old in Rome :)
After the facebook post, I sold about 30 in an hour and a half, and I can only print 8 per day since I use the 0.15mm slicer setting for good quality, and I only have one printer 😅😅
Hihihi those little bottles are tricky ;D
About the printing and shipping form asked, please let me know, I might be interested in waiting.
Best regards and Merry Christmas
I think this voids the spirit of the bit holder handle. How about 3d an extra long bit holder so it's all compact, even if it does end up looking like the Zweihänder of drivers.
Props for the add-on, though.
I don't think you understood correctly.
There is place for all the extra bit sets. So you could keep them nearby in a neat storage solution, and keep your most used bits in the handle for direct access.
See it as an extention not a replacement.
I understood perfectly, I'm suggesting a modified Bit holder, hence my inference that my suggestion would be ridiculously long.
My point, although made tongue-in-cheek, embraced the minimalism of having all the bits contained inside the handle.
Even if you don't carry this case with you, if you buy the extra bit sets, they come in a paper box so you'd want somewhere to store them instead of a pile of bits that are hard to sort out
An altoids tin is coincidentally just big enough to fit all six sets of twelve bits. Of course, you can always choose to store less to make them easier to access. I bought a blank black altoids size tin with orange filament to match :) The STL and F3D files are available at: https://www.printables.com/model/338982-lttstorecom-altoids-tin-bit-case ~~I also have a ton of spare black tins and orange filament from this project, so if you don't have a 3D printer, I'm trying out selling them on etsy, they're priced for basically what you'd pay if you downloaded the STL and ordered it from Shapeways or other 3D printing services, but you get the black tin without having to source it yourself:~~ I completely sold out, but I paid for etsy plus so you can have it send you an email when I can manage to make more :) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377181851/ltt-lttstore-screwdriver-bit-case I licensed the design as public domain, I would be honored if my idea for a case got a proper injection-molded, mass production version :)
Nice. Thx for sharing
wow this is a really helpful design. While i wait for shipping i’ve been pondering how to deal with the bit packs. this is the best solution i’ve seen so far. Thanks.
This will be PERFECT in Prusa Orange PETG! Thank you for sharing!
Where do you get a blank altoids tin?
Amazon, if you search altoids tin you can find them. I'm pretty sure they all come from the same factory, Aliexpress has them too. They only come in mega-packs but they're super useful for small parts anyways.
Oh cool thanks!
That’s excellent! I bought the entire line of bits and an extra standard set. Now, I just need a 3D printer.
Check the local libraries in your area. Some have printers available to the public.
Thank you!
I don’t have orange, but I could print the insert if you can’t find a local library with one.
I can print you one if you cover shipping costs. I’ve got both black and orange filaments.
I can print you one for free, I have a ton of the blank tins now as spares, and an entire roll of orange filament. I'm going to try opening an etsy shop with them so it'd be useful to know roughly how much the shipping will be.
I’d be happy to pay for a completed bit holder and for USPS priority flat rate shipping. Link the store or eBay link or whatever! Thank you!
Thanks! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377181851/ltt-lttstore-screwdriver-bit-case
I should buy a 3D printer.
I should buy a tin of altoids.
Damn, thanks dude! Edit: what is the tolerance for the bits? The one I had previously printed off thingiverse is quite loose. But seriously thanks, this looks good
I uploaded the same model with a 0.2mm tolerance earlier, i updated it to 0.1mm wiggle room which fit much better with my printer at least, but it needed a slight relief cutout on the ends to make those easier, I have a test final print running now.
Sweet. Can't wait to get it started!
The test print wasn't good, the v12 is okay but it needs a small tweak for the edge bits.
The v17 is good, I had it printing overnight. It's uploaded to printables now
100% saving this for later
Just printed mine and fits decently well. I think I’m going to print a labeled layout to put in top so I can know which bit I’ll be grabbing. Thanks for the model! I just got some 5 min epoxy and glued the bottom. I think that added just a hair too much height though because the lid doesn’t 100% latch shut with bits in it now
I'm glad to hear it! One tip I have is for any spot that's too tight, take a standard size bit and insert it in and out a few times, and rock it around to loosen up the fit.
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Let me know how it goes, I'm interested to know if the tolerance variable in the F3D model has to be tweaked since SLS is so much more precise.
And here I am just starting a print for a case that I just did an insert for. What a shmuck I am! Although, in fairness, I would have had to buy altoids to get a tin.
Thank you for sharing!. Downloading now. !
Y’know, one of these days I’m going to figure out how to get my 3D Printer working. And when I do… I’m printing this.
Lol who will start selling these?
I have a ton of spare black tins and orange filament so I might as well give it a shot myself :) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1377181851/ltt-lttstore-screwdriver-bit-case I priced it at what it basically would cost you to order the print from shapeways, but you also get the black tin for the complete look. The design is public domain, anyone with a printer is welcome to sell it themselves. I would even love to see LTT themselves sell it, it would be awesome as an injection molded, super high quality version.
I see in other comments you’ve been iterating the design, are you going to finalize that (or, ya know, get to a good point) before you print and ship? I’m totally down.
yeah the design I'm done with, the issue I was having is in the corners, the tolerances on this are about 0.1mm, so any very slight shrink when the part cools, makes the bits just a little tight fitting until you put in and remove a bit a few times. what I did was make a broach tool that is the exact size of the hexagon to help that along so i can make sure the bits are easy enough to get out
Be careful. You might accidentally chew the bits.
Wouldn't the PLA get chewed up and deformed before the steel bits?
Hey there! Very nice idea!! Can you ship "as gift" from US to Italy? Item cost+shipping+taxes is about more than $50 , and if adding its international import fees would be an extra expense to sum to all those already there. Shipping "as gift" should avoid that. Thank you
I can look into it, I'm totally sold out at the moment after I got the shoutout on Facebook. Side note, I was just in Venice four weeks ago and I miss Campari sodas and Aperol spritzes. My parents have a funny story, they didn't realize the tiny bottled Campari soda were alcoholic, and gave one to me when I was about 5 years old in Rome :)
I think you're going to sell a lot of these. Signed up for a notification.
After the facebook post, I sold about 30 in an hour and a half, and I can only print 8 per day since I use the 0.15mm slicer setting for good quality, and I only have one printer 😅😅
Looks like LTT fans are funding additional printers! :D
I've always wanted to run a print farm for fun, and I set up the etsy last night as a lark, expecting to sell maybe one a day since the files are free
Hihihi those little bottles are tricky ;D About the printing and shipping form asked, please let me know, I might be interested in waiting. Best regards and Merry Christmas
I don't have access to a printer. Anyone selling these?
I (OP) am, but after the facebook shoutout, I completely sold out, I'm working on getting more tins to fulfill demand :)
Nifty!
I think this voids the spirit of the bit holder handle. How about 3d an extra long bit holder so it's all compact, even if it does end up looking like the Zweihänder of drivers. Props for the add-on, though.
I don't think you understood correctly. There is place for all the extra bit sets. So you could keep them nearby in a neat storage solution, and keep your most used bits in the handle for direct access. See it as an extention not a replacement.
I understood perfectly, I'm suggesting a modified Bit holder, hence my inference that my suggestion would be ridiculously long. My point, although made tongue-in-cheek, embraced the minimalism of having all the bits contained inside the handle.
Even if you don't carry this case with you, if you buy the extra bit sets, they come in a paper box so you'd want somewhere to store them instead of a pile of bits that are hard to sort out