Hey everyone, Bear here! I was never really satisfied with the flimsy case my hex bit set came in, so I took matters into my own hands and designed my own! What started as a simple storage solution evolved into a fun, fully 3D-printable, spring-loaded case!
No extra hardware needed! Well, maybe some glue xD The springs are 3D printed too. With a simple push of a button, the lid pops open automatically. It's a satisfying little mechanism that adds a bit of joy to tool organization. This case can hold up to 32 hex bits and even has a dedicated space for an extension.
The model consists of 8 easy-to-print parts, none of which require supports:
- Outer Shell - [HexbitOuterShell.stl]
- Lid - [HexbitSpringLidV3.stl]
- Container Grid - [HexbitContainerGridV4.stl]
- Release lock mechanism - [HexbitReleaseLockV5.stl]
- Hexagonal Pins (x2) - [HexbitHexagonalPin.stl]
- Lid springs (x2) - [HexbitLidSpringV1.stl]
Updates
Update! 05/05/2025: Just uploaded a STP file for you to customize the grid part :D So you can make it fit your needs! The file is HexBitContainerBaseBlank.stp Have fun!Ā
Assembly
Assembly is straightforward but needs to follow this order:
- Push theĀ release lock mechanism firmly into its designated slot in theĀ Outer Shell. Set this aside.
- Attach theĀ lid springs to theĀ Container grid using theĀ hexagonal pins.
- Insert theĀ lid into the assembledĀ springs andĀ Container grid. Secure the lid by inserting a small piece of filament Ā (1.75mm diameter) through the designated holes, cutting it flush inside the Container grid.
- Carefully insert the completedĀ lid, spring, and Container grid assembly into theĀ Outer Shell (with the locking mechanism already installed). I suggest adding some glue between theĀ Container Grid and theĀ Outer Shell.Ā
Once assembled, you can start loading your hex bits! I really enjoyed designing this project and hope you have just as much fun printing and using it!
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Spring-Loaded Hex Bit Case Box
by Bear3DTek Ā· original on Printables ā
Hobby & Makers / Organizers
ā„ 1.1kā¬ 2.0kšØ 29 prints
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HexbitHexagonalPin.stlDEFAULT
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HexbitSpringLidV3.stl
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HexbitOuterShell.stl
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HexbitLidSpringV1.stl
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HexbitContainerGridV4.stl
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HexbitReleaseLockV5.stl
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HexbitAssemblyA1mini.3mf
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