Customizable Tool Holder

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This is a highly versatile holder designed to accommodate long, slender items like pens, pencils, brushes, and many more. Its dimensions can be tailored to suit various needs. You have the option to add one or multiple risers, depending on how large you want your holder to be. I built a 3x3 grid with a single riser in the center, but if you choose a larger size, it's advisable to place one at each corner for stability. When printing, supports are required only for the bottom part of the riser; no other assistance is needed. I used PLA with .2mm layer thickness and achieved excellent results. You can use minimal infill, 20% should suffice. To ensure a snug fit between the risers and the base/top layer, I added a Tolerance setting. The default value works perfectly on my Ender 3, but you can adjust it according to your needs. If the risers are too tight, increase the tolerance value; if they're too loose, decrease it. A useful feature: the tolerance only affects the risers. If you need to reprint for a different fit, hide the top and bottom layers in the customizer and get an STL file containing only the risers. Set the quantity to 1 to ensure the perfect fit, then print as many as needed. To make any necessary adjustments, simply sand the edges if they're too tight or use thick glue if they're too loose. I've made some minor tweaks to the customizer for more precise tolerance control. Additionally, I've included a sample STL file featuring a 3x3 grid with 50mm high risers.