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Cutting an hex allen key to the size

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Cutting an hex allen key to the sizePosted: Thursday, April 9, 2020 [16:44:54] - 1
rootPosted by:rootMember Since:
June 16 2010
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Needed a 1mm allen key and there were 1.27mm, 0.88mm keys available at local stores and online.
Prospect of getting one from overseas stores and waiting for a month or so was not an option.
Having a small lathe and a Dremel-like Radio Shack tool at my disposal should do the trick.

Design came to mind fast enough:

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

3D prints took about 7 hours:

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

Cutting an hex allen key to the size
That's a lathe:

Cutting an hex allen key to the size
and that's how it all work together to keep proper angles:

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

Cutting an hex allen key to the size

Cutting an hex allen key to the size
Successfully created 1mm allen key from a 2mm key.

Cutting an hex allen key to the size
STL files can be found below.There's no place like ~
STL files used in a projectPosted: Thursday, April 9, 2020 [16:57:57] - 2
rootPosted by:rootMember Since:
June 16 2010
Posts: 357
Chuck hex align nut:
www.codemacs.com/download..

Base aligner for chuck nut:
www.codemacs.com/download..

Dremel tool lathe adapter:
www.codemacs.com/download..
the same with full length grabbing plate:
www.codemacs.com/download..There's no place like ~
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