Easy Xacto Hobby Knife Handle

thingiverse

https://youtu.be/GWX6NEM0NhM Watch video for instructions. Note: This can be printed laying down like it is in the file, but printing it upright might work a little better. I couldn't get the screw-tightened designs from Thingiverse to print perfectly so here it is. Ξ A simple hobby blade (#11 Xacto) handle for...not-so-perfectly-calibrated printers. Ξ • Main idea is to use a scrap piece of filament, screw, nail, whatever you want, to hold the blade in the handle. The hole is perfect for the blades I use but if it doesnt work for you, I uploaded a file of the handle with NO HOLE so you can measure and drill one yourself. I have also uploaded a file of the cap with clearance over the hole in case you want to use a nail or something that isnt perfectly flush with the handle. • This works very well, I use these everyday in my line of work. This is actually the 17th design that I tested. Actually i tried a 17th design and found the 16th to be best. UGH! • The cap is a tight fit, that's kinda the point. If you think its too tight, try increasing the cap size to 103% or something in your slicer program. That may or may not work. • After you get the first blade in, future blade changes will be easy. ***I am not responsible for any harm or damage caused by you to other people or things while using this handle. Don't be stupid. Be careful with blades at all times.