#0109 Makita 18V LXT Power Driver Holster - For Tools with Belt Hooks

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For Makita LXT 18V Power Driver Tools with Belt Hooks.

This is a tool holster and organizer designed for the tool to click into place like it does with the battery.  The latch mechanism and button is print in place (PIP).  And only a small area of support is needed (see pics).

Why store tools this way?

1. As we all know, when storing devices it's best practice to separate them from the battery. 
2. This removes a) residual power drain from discharging the battery b) any chance a battery leak would damage the tool (yes, a very small risk).

I included 2 versions, each with 2 sizes- in one version, it 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.  

Your choice:

1. Version with a latch - two handed operation to remove, more secure (small support needed).  
   • Size 28mm for 26mm deep belt hooks.
   • Size 38mm for 36mm deep belt hooks.
2. Version without a latch - one handed operation to remove, more convenient (no supports needed)
   • Size 28mm for 26mm deep belt hooks.
   • Size 38mm for 36mm deep belt hooks

Measure belt hook depth for your tool to see which one you need:

As a reference, a 5Ah battery is 46.5mm tall:

I've test fitted this design with 2 new Makita LXT tools and 6 well-used ones.  They all fit well - a bit tighter on the new ones and a bit looser on the well-used ones - it's to be expected.

Tools I've tested this design on: 2 hammer drills, regular drill, impact driver, multi-tool, utility light, orbital sander (new), grass cutter (new).

The button feature has a built-in mechanical stop so it can never be over flexed (and break).

Each holster would need 3x M5 flat head wood screws (length varies depending on what you screw into) to secure onto a stable surface:

1. Under a shelf or table
2. Against a vertical wall

Examples: If securing directly onto wood, M5x25 flat head wood screw is needed without breaking through the other side.  If securing against wall stud thru drywall, then add a minimum of the wall thickness to the screw length.

Recommendations:

1. Designed for a PLA application
2. PETG is not recommended because the stringing, the overhang and bridging features tend to weld the mechanism in place.
3. Intended to print vertically as shown in the pics, with a small support area.
4. 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. 
5. After removing supports, you may need to (gently) press on the latch and button at the same time to “break them loose” from the surrounding geometry.

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