X-Acto (Exacto) #11 Knife Blade Cap, "Tuned"
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I needed a replacement blade cover for my X-Acto #11 blade hobby knife, but in spite of several 3D print design options available, I could not find one that exactly met my preferences. My 3D print design, based on the *Excel* hobby knife cap but "tuned" to my preferences, tries to incorporate these features: 1. **Designed to not roll** on slightly slanted surfaces. 2. **Reinforced tension slot edges** to reduce breakage by layer line separation. 3. A bit **Longer and wider blade slot** to support 3rd-party blades that may have slightly different tolerances than X-Acto brand #11 blades 4. **Tapering edge curves** for easier blade insertion into the cap. 5. **Easy printing, no supports or rafts** required. 6. **Source CAD file support** to simplify making future hobby knife/blade cap combinations. **New!** (4/25/2024) - I now have **several other** safety caps for other sizes/brands/models of hobby knives on my new thing page at [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6595509](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6595509). You can even create your own specialty cap from pre-defined tables!
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