Makita LXT 18V Tool Holster

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<p><strong>For Makita LXT 18V Tools only:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This is a tool holster and organizer designed for the tool to click into place like the battery. &nbsp;The latch mechanism and button is print in place (PIP). &nbsp;And only a small area of support is needed (see pics).</p><p><strong>I included 2 versions (so far) </strong>- in one version it even has a latch that is activated by a button, similar to the actual battery - push the tool in to engage and provides a satisfying “click” sound. The other version allows the tool to simply slide in and has no latch or button. &nbsp;Your choice.</p><ol><li>Version with a latch - two handed operation to remove, more secure (small support needed)</li><li>Version without a latch - one handed operation to remove, more convenient (no supports needed)</li><li><strong>Soon!</strong>- taller versions with and without latch to allow drivers with a belt hook to use this holster.</li></ol><p>I've test fitted this design with 2 new Makita LXT tools and 6 well-used ones. &nbsp;They all fit well - a bit tighter on the new ones and a bit looser on the well-used ones, to be expected.</p><p><strong>Tools I've tested this design on:</strong> 2 hammer drills, regular drill, impact driver, multi-tool, utility light, orbital sander (new), grass cutter (new).</p><p>The button feature has a built-in mechanical stop so it can never be over flexed (and break).</p><p>Each holster would need 3x M5 flat heads to secure onto a stable surface:</p><ol><li>under a shelf or table</li><li>against a vertical wall</li></ol><p><strong>Recommendations:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Designed as a PLA application</strong></li><li><strong>PETG is not recommended</strong> because the stringing, the overhang and bridging features tend to weld the mechanism in place.</li><li>Intended to print vertically as shown in the pics, with a small support area</li><li>Intended to print with 2 perimeter walls, with the mechanical stop to prevent over-flexing the mechanism (and breaking it) - printing with more walls will make the latch more stiff and more prone to breaking.&nbsp;</li><li>After removing supports, you need to (gently) press on the latch and button at the same time to “break them loose” from the surrounding geometry.</li></ol><p>If you add this to your collection and/or download the model, please click the <strong>LIKE </strong>button and give it some <strong>STARS</strong>!</p><p>Also please post a make as I would enjoy seeing how you make use out of it - it would brighten my day. :-D</p><p><strong>Happy Printing!</strong></p>