So I opened Fusion 360 and got to work on designing my own tool based on the 9 Prong arrangement of needles. I wanted to make something minimalistic and stylish that felt good to use. The main requirements for this project were that the tool would fit the readily available acupuncture needles and could be printed well on a hobby 3D printer. The design I came up with was almost all once piece except for the very top part which utilised a threaded lid so you could load the needles.
Once I had designed the tool I decided that I would start selling them on Etsy in a bid to make WDT’s easier to get hold of as there weren’t many for sale at the time, especially in the UK. The tool went down well on Etsy and ended up becoming one of my best selling items. It is so rewarding to see people online using something you designed and created. I still sell the tool both on Etsy and via my online store which can be found here.
Overall, I am super happy with this project and the way this product turned out. I use this tool myself everyday and it is still as good today as the day I first printed it!