Ikea Skadis Angled Modular Bit Holder (Parametric)

Details

This project is a modular Ikea Skadis bit holder, designed to hold several modules of bit holders. The bit holder in the Fusion360 file is parametric, so you can configure the number of modules (needs to be at least 3 for the pegs) and tolerance around the modules.

The bit modules are currently 20mm x 100mm. In the future I plan to make them fully parametric as well, to allow even more flexibility. I've uploaded several pre-made configurations:

• Standard bits (dense; 20 bits)
• Standard bits (10 bits)
• Micro bits (24 bits)
• Mixed bits (5 standard, 10 micro)

The standard bits I had on hand to test with are PB Swiss, Wiha, iFixit, and Dewalt, and a no-name nut-setter I use to remove nozzles with my Slice nozzle torque wrench. The only micro bits I have on hand are iFixit.

Additionally, to cut down on plastic (although it increases build time) I put in a pocket on the holder above the bit modules. In a 4-module holder (my pictures), it very neatly holds my bit extension. Also to cut down on plastic there's an opening on the bottom of the holder. It also allows you to push out the bit units from below, to easily carry an entire unit with you if you're working elsewhere and need several bits.

Printing

The perimeters are mostly optimized for an 0.4mm nozzle. The bit units looks best when printed upside-down (holes against the build plate). Check which way your slicer orients the bridges - for whatever reason PrusaSlicer with default settings wanted my bridges to go lengthwise, instead of the far shorter widthwise. I had to manually set the angle. The holder will need supports underneath the two upper prongs. I painted them on myself to get a bit more surface area, but automatic may have been fine.

Background/Inspiration

I looked at a lot of bit holders out there, for Skadis pegboards or otherwise, and none quite met my needs. I liked the modular bit holder concept created by @lufa (credited as remix, although I built mine from the ground up). At the same time, I decided it was definitely time to learn how to do patterning and parametric design in Fusion360, so this project was born. Also, I highly appreciate the Fusion360 peg models shared by @Rod. They made this a lot faster, and provided an opportunity to learn how to import/combine components. This is my first “more complex” project, so I really appreciate comments and feedback. And if you create more compatible bit units, please share!