Mag-Pen magnet installation tool

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*****NEW PRINT PROFILE ADDED*****

 

Finally was able to add some more sizes to the lineup! Hope y'all like these updates and if you have more sizes you're looking for please let me know and I'll add them in a new print profile. As always thanks for your support!

 

Original upload: Mag-Pen by HDZ3DWORKS

 

*Version 3 is in the works, I'm designing a better smaller inside diameter version strictly for the smaller 3mm or less magnets that need more support instead of trying to set them with the larger tube. Also discovered a quick way to insert magnets with even more leverage. You can load one or two magnets on the end cap and press it into your model for an even easier and quicker way to set it. 

 

Also currently working on a set of pliers that will allow you to insert this mag pen into the jaws and set magnets with even more force. *This one will take a little more time to get it perfect but I know it's going to be awesome!

 

 

About this tool:

 

I created a large ergonomic barrel to comfortably fit in your hand and a low friction and also locking shuttle device to positively hold onto your magnets when inserting into your models. These little locking lugs help to prevent the magnets from pushing back while you're pushing forward. Also when not in use you simply push the shuttle back towards the cap and the shuttle parks itself so your magnets stay inside and protected in one place. There's also a magnet on the outside of the cap to check polarity to minimize the chance of inserting a magnet incorrectly. The best part of this design is the locking notches along the length of the shuttle travel. You push the shuttle forward to reveal the next set of magnets then slide the button over and into one of the locking lugs and you have a solid point of contact that will stay put with little effort on your part.

 

To properly assemble this tool I recommend using a tiny drop of 3M super glue in the magnet pockets on the shuttle and the end cap and insert all your magnets from the cap to the front pocket of the shuttle in the same direction so they are polarity correct.

 

If you want to keep it simple I got ya covered you “JUST” print the necessities then there's three plates labeled Just Shuttles, Just Tubes, and Just Caps. :)

 

 

Thanks

 

ORIGINAL UPLOAD:

 

Liked the idea of a magnet insertion tool to make press fitting your magnets easier. This works great to properly line up and insert the magnets into your models and with the larger body and locking lugs it's easy on your hands and fingers. I'm old so I needed all the extra help I can get here!

 

 

****Full disclosure: This is still an evolving work in progress. I have printed and tested the 10mm and the 8mm versions and currently developing the other sizes and I will update this profile once I have working versions for the smaller magnets. ***

 

About this tool:

 

I created a large ergonomic barrel to comfortably fit in your hand and a low friction and also locking shuttle device to positively hold onto your magnets when inserting into your models. These little locking lugs help to prevent the magnets from pushing back while you're pushing forward. Also when not in use you simply push the shuttle back towards the cap and the shuttle parks itself so your magnets stay inside and protected in one place. There's also a magnet on the outside of the cap to check polarity to minimize the chance of inserting a magnet incorrectly. The best part of this design is the locking notches along the length of the shuttle travel. You push the shuttle forward to reveal the next set of magnets then slide the button over and into one of the locking lugs and you have a solid point of contact that will stay put with little effort on your part.

 

To properly assemble this tool I recommend using a tiny drop of 3M super glue in the magnet pockets on the shuttle and the end cap and insert all your magnets from the cap to the front pocket of the shuttle in the same direction so they are polarity correct.

 

My plans for this tool are:

1. Make a tool for each of the different sizes to accommodate the various sizes of magnets out there.
2. Create one standard sized barrel and shuttle with multiple shuttles that you can simply swap out for all the different magnet sizes.
3. Minimize filament usage by creating this universal style barrel and interchangeable shuttle system.

I look forward to developing these concepts further and hopefully will create something that can benefit us all in the long run. I appreciate your help and understanding with this developing project and please let me know if there's anything you like or you absolutely hate and I'll try to make sure these recommendations make it into the newer releases.

 

Thanks