Quick Swap Tool Holder for Graphtec

[Rat_Fink]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1682495242/

I’m now doing a bunch of perf cutting and find it a pain to swap the tool holders from rear to front positions.
I saw these 3d printed tool holders on Etsy that seem like they would work great, but the seller is in Germany and shipping is quite expensive to the US.

Anyone know of a seller in the US or someone that might have a print file for something like these so I can have them made locally?

Thanks!

 

[Smoke_Jaguar]

Not a lot to the design, something that could be mocked up with someone with basic CAD skills. Might be better off using a spring-based system for that application instead of a piece that might fall off if not installed just right.

 

[ikarasu]

Lol... I was interested then I watched the video.... All he's doing is like 2 less screw turns, how is this a quick swap?

How much is shipping to USA? It's a $8 usd item with free shipping to Canada.


I may make a file though - our fc9000 threads keep breaking and we can't use the plastic piece with the screw, so something like this should work.

If I make one I'll upload the file.

 

[Rat_Fink]

On my cutter, I have to completely remove the retainer to move the blade holder to the front position.
Shipping to the USA is like $54.
I guess, I could just find/fabricate a slightly longer threaded knob so I wouldn’t have to actually remove the retainer.
I could also 3d print a spacer that goes behind the stock retainer er to make it so I wouldn’t have to turn the knob so much to tighten.

 

[TarrifBoy123]

On my cutter, I have to completely remove the retainer to move the blade holder to the front position.
Shipping to the USA is like $54.
I guess, I could just find/fabricate a slightly longer threaded knob so I wouldn’t have to actually remove the retainer.
I could also 3d print a spacer that goes behind the stock retainer er to make it so I wouldn’t have to turn the knob so much to tighten.

That is actually hilarious that shipping to USA is $54 and to Canada is $8 --- This is obvious warfare. They are only hurting themselves bigtime with these types of antics. The USA is the biggest market and they are kissing it goodbye. Another amazing opportunity for someone inside the USA to fill this ridiculous gap.

 

[ikarasu]

That is actually hilarious that shipping to USA is $54 and to Canada is $8 --- This is obvious warfare. They are only hurting themselves bigtime with these types of antics. The USA is the biggest market and they are kissing it goodbye. Another amazing opportunity for someone inside the USA to fill this ridiculous gap.

It sure is warfare Tarrifboy. Etsy automatically adds the Tarrifs you so love, to the cost of shipping, so the item clears USA Customs and doesnt get sent back - So that additional $46 is the tarrif + Tarrif processing fee USA is charging their citizens.

Do you want the seller to pay the $20-25 UPS charges to clear the item + the tarrif, on an $8 item.... Putting themselves $30+ in the hole? They have zero choice in this matter, unless they decide to pack up from Germany, move to USA and produce it in America.

But MAGA.... Stop supporting filthy foreign countries and buy it in your country where it can be American made.... You just need to find someone local who sells it.

I'd love to know your solution though - How are THEY hurting themselves? By not being American?