3D Printed 10mm Nut Driver Bit

[cadman]

Don't know if there are any guys on here doing 3d printing, but I made a 10 mm nut handle bit that fits a 1/4" socket about 6 months ago and it has worked flawlessly. Most of the nuts were slightly loose in the nut driver. From cleaning so many reels, I used to put tape on the inside of a std 10 mm nut driver (right side in pic). Although it did work, after awhile the tape would wear on the inside and the nuts would be loose again. As you can see some of the older handle nut caps are painted black, and the one in the pic shows scratch marks. The new plastic 3d printed nut driver bit I made (with a smaller 10 mm tolerance) doesn't scratch, paint or any kind of aluminum anodized nut caps. I have also 3d printed some spacers and shims. Thought I would share some things that can be 3d printed for fishing reels. I plan on 3d printing a reel handle in copper color as soon as I get it designed. Will post when it gets finished.

[MountainMan 83]

Well they don't call you Cadman for nothin'! Nice work!

[Johnny A]

That’s very talented!

[bronzefly]

That is some creative, quality work

[cadman]

Thanks Guys. Actually, I didn't expect it to last long since it was plastic, but I haven't broken one yet. I have quite a few things other than the handle I want to make. Including some gears, star drags and some misc. other reel parts. I also want to make a worm gear pawl. I want to see how smooth it is and how long it will last in a reel. I'll post pics as I finish these if you guys are interested.

[Nicky]

That really is nice
No more marring or scratching the handle nut

[Gone Phishin]

Thanks Guys. Actually, I didn't expect it to last long since it was plastic, but I haven't broken one yet. I have quite a few things other than the handle I want to make. Including some gears, star drags and some misc. other reel parts. I also want to make a worm gear pawl. I want to see how smooth it is and how long it will last in a reel. I'll post pics as I finish these if you guys are interested.

We are definitely interested in the pics.

[IlliniDawg01]

You should probably make a batch with Tackle Tour Forum on the shaft and sell them on here to members

I know I would buy one.

[triple_illusion]

Outstanding!! Can you make me an 11mm socket? I would be happy to pay you for it....cheers!

[cadman]

You should probably make a batch with Tackle Tour Forum on the shaft and sell them on here to members

I know I would buy one.

I cannot print text on the shank. the flats on the hex is 1/8"(.125) The 3d printer would print the text, however it would not be legible. I tried printing it on the barrel, and that would weaken the barrel as I currently have it designed. The text would have to be cut into the barrel. Also the 3d print is black so you would not be able to see the text. I might try a thicker barrel and see how that goes. I will keep you posted, how it develops.

[cadman]

Outstanding!! Can you make me an 11mm socket? I would be happy to pay you for it....cheers!

You have a PM

[triple_illusion]

Hi cadman, I replied to your PM.

[cadman]

So just a quick update on the progression of the nut driver above. I went from a single use tool to a multi-use tool. The concept drawing is below. The final product was 3d printed as well pic below. This tool went from a 10mm socket to a 10 and 11mm socket. Thanks goes out to triple_illusion for an initial link that he sent me to my final design. Stress test has been done and with normal use, this tool will work really well for reels. So my question to you guys is this. I have embossed numbers and letters into the plastic. I would like to know if anyone has an idea on how I can put black paint into my letters so they are visible. The letters are 3/16" high, .031 deep.

[MountainMan 83]

So just a quick update on the progression of the nut driver above. I went from a single use tool to a multi-use tool. The concept drawing is below. The final product was 3d printed as well pic below. This tool went from a 10mm socket to a 10 and 11mm socket. Thanks goes out to triple_illusion for an initial link that he sent me to my final design. Stress test has been done and with normal use, this tool will work really well for reels. So my question to you guys is this. I have embossed numbers and letters into the plastic. I would like to know if anyone has an idea on how I can put black paint into my letters so they are visible. The letters are 3/16" high, .031 deep.

At work, we use a lacquer paint stick to fill in on our engraved white plastic. Works great.

[cadman]

MountainMan,
Thanks for the reply. If I put this on and fill my letters, will the residue on the surface be able to be wiped off with out any discoloration?