Universal Tool Holder

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Universal Tool Holder

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The Universal Tool Holder (UTH) enables individuals with decreased grip strength and hand function to hold and manipulate a variety of commonly used tools like paintbrushes, utensils, and toothbrushes, in different movement planes, enabling them to perform tasks more independently.

Estimated Build Time: 6.5 hours (3D printing 6hrs ; assembly 0.5hrs)

Supplies

Tools:

  1. Pliers
  2. Small wire cutter
  3. 3D printer


Materials:

  1. PLA Filament (for "UTH Solid" print file)
  2. TPU Filament (for "UTH Flex" print file)
  3. Loc-Line 1/2 inch Ball Socket Flexible Tube 6 inch
  4. Black VELCRO strap with Neoprene 1"x8"


3D Print Files (STL & G-code):

Before You Begin...

Print the UTH solid and flex as shown in the provided guide. A scaffolding will be needed on both prints. See manual for full assembly instructions.

3D print ("UTH solid.stl") in PLA with at least a 2mm wall thickness.

3D print ("UTH flex.stl") in TPU 95 with at least a 2mm wall thickness.

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Clean and smooth all surfaces on all the objects from both prints.

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Insert large flexible washer onto circular groove on PLA print where indicated.

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Insert large TPU part into the two shafts on the PLA part where indicated, making sure to face the two thin arms in.

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Insert six sections of 1/2 inch lock line onto PLA part where indicated.

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Insert the small flexible washer on to the end of the lock line as indicated

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Cut and remove the black plastic buckle from the Velcro strap as indicated.

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Insert the small flexible washer into the Velcro strap as indicated, making sure the padding on the Velcro strip faces the lock line.

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Thread the Velcro through the large flexible washer as indicated.

Build Complete!

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Your device is ready to use. If this interests you, give us a favorite, let us know if you made it, and drop a comment or any questions. Thanks for building with us!


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