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NOTE: THIS IS PRE-ORDER TO DETERMINE COMMUNITY INTEREST. ONCE INTEREST LEVEL IS DETERMINED, THEN PRODUCTION PARTS WILL BE ORDERED. LEAD TIME IS TBD. SEE BELOW FOR PROJECT UPDATES.
These will be 3D printed out of stainless steel.
Note: I'm making the tool cylindrical to reduce material usage (metal 3D printing cost is based on material use) and the inside diameter is a hair over an inch. The socket would have to be placed over the barrel end, as the tips of the "C" shape are .79" apart.
Works with LWRC 9-Tooth Barrel Nuts.
Uses a 1/2" square drive handle.
December 23rd, 2024 Project Update:
The CNC machine shop I was hoping to use for these bailed out on me, so I'm sticking with the same stainless steel DMLS 3D printing process I used for the prototypes (see the DMLS video link below).
I've been working closely today with the metal 3D print shop in order to optimize the designs for maximum 3D print bed density while maintaining strength and reducing cost. The sloped ends (see attached) allow the sockets to nest tightly and the 1/8" thick walls on the 1/2" square end reduce material usage.
I have ordered these so that I can start delivering pre-order tools ASAP. I will certainly keep you posted.
I have ordered more sockets than the pre-order numbers, so feel free to tell others about them. Chad at SOTAR released this video last week:
https://youtu.be/3dsyGMJlyfg?feature=shared
Video about DMLS metal printing:
https://youtu.be/FxzFzbi0wF4?si=6wRY2Fgy3yKyKaXa