DiResta Key (or wrench) Hook!

Here's a quick video of the project.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

I used drew the hooks in 3 sections. I then copied and pasted the bottom part over and over until had enough to fill the rack. Then I used the combined path feature to make it all one object. The next step was to export the file as an SVG.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

Instead of using mechanical clamps I like using hot glue to affix a piece of MDF to the Inventables Waste board. I leave the paper mask on the acrylic and I then use a 3M Super 77 spray glue to secure it to the MDF. You can use any clamping method that works for you. This is my favorite.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

Once you have it where you like in Easel go ahead and click carve. Acrylic can be a challenging material to carve because it can remelt back on the bit if you don't have the speeds and feeds just right. I needed to use the 1/32" bit to get the side of the A in DiResta but if you use a different logo or take off the logo you can use a larger bit that is less likely to break. The 1/32" bits are very fragile.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

I tried two different approaches to heating and bending the hooks. The first one was time consuming where I heated each individually and wrapped it around a pipe. Then I modified that approach and held them with a pliers. On the second set I heated both sides first and curled them all together to a curved but not final state. Then I reheated each hook and only had to move it a little to get it into the right position. That approach was a bit faster.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

Next I got a power drill and screwed the hook into the wall.

Estimated time: 5 minutes