Handy adapter for "AutoBlow" sleeves

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This is just a small simple adapter that will let me mount an AutoBlow company sleeve to my Handy device. This is a first workable/tested solution. I may iterate and improve it at a later date. There are two hollow tubes in the print. The larger one, with a small nib on the end, is what the handy will grab on to. The smaller one with no nibs is what will hold the sleeve. The nib is at a shallow angle and you shouldn't need any supports. It is there to provide something to prevent the cylinder from just slipping out of the Handy. Orientation is up to you, but I typically use it with the nib down which pushes the sleeve "up" higher on the Handy so as to not risk auto cutoff (really wish I could disable that!) I suggest the following steps to hook everything up: 1. Hook the adapter into The Handy first. Slide the connection side into the Handy velcro loop. The adapter is the same width as the loop. 2. Tighten the velcro loop as tight as it will go and ensure the little lip or nib is just past the edge of the loop so it catches. 3. Now place the sleeve into the adapter by pushing the back end into the opening, grab onto it from the other side and give it a good steady pull. It should pull through and stop naturally on the smaller diameter section that normally goes into the ring on the AutoBlow device.