Let’s unpack what’s in these cases and give these little fellas their moment in the limelight.
The Lovingly Named, “Metal Case”
Inspired by our magnetic bit case from our Pocket Driver campaign, the Metal Case for Multi Drive is the natural evolution of the idea of using magnets to hold and organise your bits. The design pushes the idea of what a case can be, by taking nearly as much engineering to work out as the driver itself!
Let’s take a closer look at it, starting with… that vital of all instruments, the pencil sharpener.
Pencil Sharpening
Yep you read that right, hidden in the top edge is a small hole with a machined offset that lets you put a finer point on the 3mm lead pencils. So you can stay sharp while the boss is about. Case in point.
More Than Just A Lid
Milled out of aerospace grade plate aluminium with precision machined shallow compartments to keep tiny things organised when not in use as a lid, it's perfect for keeping track of your dismantled doodads.
Its magnetic clasp means it can also tuck under the case to keep things tidy.
The Magnetic Core
With 6 Neodymium rare earth magnets set inside the case it hasn’t quite got the power of the earth’s core, but it will mess with a compass so that's something. They're positioned so that they apply a unique pull on bits placed in the case, giving the convenience of just pressing the bit you want and having it stand to attention, ready for use. Save having a fight with a tightly packed tray of bits… I’m sure we've all been there.
Quick Access Holes
Like a Space X Launch pad, this line up of 4 holes lets you neatly stack implements, making them easy to pick up and ready for action while you're working, so you have what you need without having to fiddle around.
Case Without The Bits
Behind the bits its construction is made from 15 parts carefully assembled and hard anodised to match the Multi Drive. This one is a real hard case.
Popping Up Motion
Let’s just take a moment to look at that sweet sweet motion…. Figuring this out means we can have thinner less obtrusive design, and let you also pop out the multi driver without removing the lid, ideal for taking a quick note.
The Infinite Notepad
The anodised aluminium combined with the graphite we are using create the perfect duo to be used as an infinite notepad. Jot notes on the aluminium, then when your dreams have been made a reality easily wipe them off. Rinse and repeat!
It Really Sticks Around
The magnets in the case mean it can attach vertically, so you can keep your workspace totally clear! Also perfect if you're working in a tight environment, upside down, or in space. It’s like owning a micro shadow board!
Materials
We've stuck with the same metals used for Multi Drive, perhaps overkill to use metal that was designed to take an aircraft landing, but better safe than sorry when your bits are at stake.
To Summarise The Case
Here is a quick whistle stop tour of the case.
All in all it can hold 24 micro bits (it comes with the bits included by the way!) and has space for the Multi Drive, a scribe with the magnetic bit holder and the scalpel attachment with a blade attached.
In 'case' you missed it, we also have a leather option!
You Guessed It, "Leather Case"
When a naming convention works, it works. Our lightweight Leather Case is designed for portability and keeping your essential kit fully mobile. The ideal addition in an everyday carry or model making kit bag. Or the classic case within a case, caseception.
Tube Full'a Lead
On this case we pushed leather brass fitting technology to whole new places; by weaving in a brass tube to the leather, we've made it so you're able to slide in a graphite stick to keep it safe. Ideal for the hostile pocket environment so it doesn’t get snapped.
Lock And Load Whilst Still In The Case
Designed to have the ends of the tools exposed so you can easily lock onto the attachment you're after- nice and speedy without having to handle the blade tip.
Maximum Loadout
When fully loaded this case can carry the Multi Drive, Scribe, 4mm Adaptor and Blade Mount while also having space for an extra graphite lead, 10 bits or micro drills, a full pack of 6 files and still has room for a pack of blades.
A Hide You Won’t Want To Hide
We are using a top grain leather, natural from front to back. This will be hard wearing and can be revived with the right leather care, whilst ageing beautifully like the tool cases of old. This was the natural choice to keep the tools looking great in a pocket or whilst being carried every day.
Built In Blade Sheath
This cunningly placed brass fitting protects the leather case and stitching from the blade, so you can store the scalpel ready to go. Don’t forget to take it out before you go through an airport though. I learnt this one the hard way.
Pocket Friendly
Everyone wants a pocket friend, right? The Leather Case, even when fully loaded, is thin enough to still slide into a pocket so you can take the set anywhere as an essential kit. Travel light.
Technical Bits
Looks like you made it to the end, well done for sticking with it! I hope you've found that interesting and it gave some insight into some more of the details we couldn’t fit into the page. If nothing else, I hope you all found this entertaining.