3d printed box for gear cutters

[Gordon]

It looked like a good idea so I tried to print one. Unfortunately the table (120 x 120) on my Monoprice printer is too small and it will not slice in Cura. I guess that I will have to try my hand at learning OpenScad and separate the base and the top. Now I have to determine if it is worth it to try to learn another program.

 

[awake]

No problem! Attached are the .stl files with top and base in separate files. Now it should fit!

 

[Gordon]

Thanks. I will try that.

 

[werowance]

Thank you for this Awake, i just printed one for my m1 cutters. really appreciate you taking the time to share the files with us

 

[awake]

So glad to be able to give back to this community!

 

[kvom]

People without a printer can upload this to Shapeways and have them print in plastic.

 

[kquiggle]

Here's my version for metric cutters, for anyone interested:

https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/35519-gear-cutter-storage-box

 

[awake]

Here's my version for metric cutters, for anyone interested:

https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/35519-gear-cutter-storage-box

Nice! The text to identify the cutters is a nice touch as well.

Just to be clear, the version I supplied in the OP is for metric cutters, or any other - if you use the OpenSCAD file, you can customize as desired.

 

[kquiggle]

Andy - your design is good one. The main reason I made my own design is that I enjoy the design process (except I used OnShape instead of OpenSCAD).

Keep up the good work!

 

[awake]

Yes, it is good to have another option for folks to use. My sense is that only a few people here use OpenSCAD. Now if we can get someone to work it up in Fusion 360 to go along with your OnShape version and my OpenSCAD version, we might have most users covered ...

 

[NickP]

No problem! Attached are the .stl files with top and base in separate files. Now it should fit!

Thanks Andy, really appreciate you sharing - will print some for the three sets of gear cutters I have in tatty cardboard boxes.

 

[NickP]

Here's my version for metric cutters, for anyone interested:

https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/35519-gear-cutter-storage-box

Thanks kquiggle - will have a look at your prints too - appreciate you sharing.

 

[Qtron]

Here's my version for metric cutters, for anyone interested:

https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/35519-gear-cutter-storage-box

Hiya Kevin,
its been a while! hope all's well.
I just wanted to touch bases & see if there are any updates/ info re your Uno divider f/w?
Can U pls tell me where they are on this forum?
Thanks heaps,
- seems to be quite a few divider sketches just on this forum alone!

 

[krypto]

Thanks for the code! The OpenSCAD file was easy to modify for my use and both boxes came out great! The box/lid clearance setting came in handy for me as I printed these with a .5 nozzle, .4 layer height and .6 line width for maximum speed on my printer. The corners bulge a bit but it's worth it for a 3 hour print.

From screen:

to item:

Very handy!

 

[awake]

Glad it worked well for you!