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simonpw · 02-21-2018, 08:29 AM - **3 Likes**

I've been reading the reviews here for a long time, safe to say I've bought way too many Pentax bodies and lenses thanks to this place..

I designed printable grips for my LX and 6x7, I'm pleased with them, they fit my hand nicely and fit snuggly to the camera bodies.

Take a look here..

Pentax 6x7 right hand grip by simonpw - Thingiverse
Pentax LX right hand grip by simonpw - Thingiverse

If you have a printer then try them out, if not but you want one then message me and we can work something out!

Simon

IgorZ · 02-21-2018, 09:27 AM

Interesting! You are not afraid of putting a screw into LX?

**UncleVanya** · 02-21-2018, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

Interesting! You are not afraid of putting a screw into LX?

???? All LX grips use a screw at the bottom and a lug at the top. That's normal.

pentax lx grip - Google Search

**jbinpg** · 02-21-2018, 10:33 AM

Thanks, Simon. Will take the file down to my local 3d print shop.

IgorZ · 02-21-2018, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

???? All LX grips use a screw at the bottom and a lug at the top. That's normal.

pentax lx grip - Google Search

Thanks! Never looked at a grip before, and honestly can't remember if there is a screw in the body. I guess there must be!

stevebrot · 02-21-2018, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by simonpw

If you have a printer then try them out, if not but you want one then message me and we can work something out!

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Cool! Once you get marketplace access, you should offer them.

Steve

leekil · 02-21-2018, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Cool! Once you get marketplace access, you should offer them.

Maybe in black?

simonpw · 02-21-2018, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the comments!

Once I get some black filament I'll see how it looks.. The 'wood' finish is nice, and it can be sanded to be much smoother than the normal plastic surface. Best thing would be a proper wood grain finish.. I.e. actual wood

**UncleVanya** · 02-21-2018, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

Thanks! Never looked at a grip before, and honestly can't remember if there is a screw in the body. I guess there must be!

If you pull up an LX manual you will see that the bottom of the front of the camera on that side has a machine screw socket in it. Also the grip pictures I shared show the screw clearly in some of them. I personally had to go back and think about it - my Dad worked for Pentax in the hey day of the LX and I held quite a few of them but I rarely took the grip on or off.

simonpw · 02-21-2018, 01:35 PM

Yeah there's a nice threaded insert in the body just for attaching the grip, it's even a standard size! It's much easier than on the 6x7.

**twilhelm** · 02-21-2018, 01:38 PM

Nicely done! I’ll have to consider one for my LX.

simonpw · 02-21-2018, 01:41 PM

Thanks!

Honestly my MX gets more use than the LX.. I need to figure out a grip for than.

IgorZ · 02-21-2018, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

If you pull up an LX manual you will see that the bottom of the front of the camera on that side has a machine screw socket in it. Also the grip pictures I shared show the screw clearly in some of them. I personally had to go back and think about it - my Dad worked for Pentax in the hey day of the LX and I held quite a few of them but I rarely took the grip on or off.

Never noticed it on my LX, and I use it quite a bit. I guess it shows I look through it more than at it

(OK, I am just trying to find an excuse)

**UncleVanya** · 02-21-2018, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

Never noticed it on my LX, and I use it quite a bit. I guess it shows I look through it more than at it

(OK, I am just trying to find an excuse)

Actually quite a good excuse - take pictures - not worship gear - it should be a required mantra for photographers.

LesDMess · 02-22-2018, 07:54 PM

I'll be keeping an eye out for this. Red would be nice too . . .

02-21-2018, 08:29 AM - 3 Likes	#1
simonpw New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 7	3D printable grips for LX and 6x7 I've been reading the reviews here for a long time, safe to say I've bought way too many Pentax bodies and lenses thanks to this place.. I designed printable grips for my LX and 6x7, I'm pleased with them, they fit my hand nicely and fit snuggly to the camera bodies. Take a look here.. Pentax 6x7 right hand grip by simonpw - Thingiverse Pentax LX right hand grip by simonpw - Thingiverse If you have a printer then try them out, if not but you want one then message me and we can work something out! Simon

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02-21-2018, 09:27 AM	#2
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Interesting! You are not afraid of putting a screw into LX?

02-21-2018, 10:23 AM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by IgorZ Interesting! You are not afraid of putting a screw into LX? ???? All LX grips use a screw at the bottom and a lug at the top. That's normal. pentax lx grip - Google Search

02-21-2018, 10:33 AM	#4
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Thanks, Simon. Will take the file down to my local 3d print shop.

02-21-2018, 10:58 AM	#5
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by UncleVanya ???? All LX grips use a screw at the bottom and a lug at the top. That's normal. pentax lx grip - Google Search Thanks! Never looked at a grip before, and honestly can't remember if there is a screw in the body. I guess there must be!

02-21-2018, 11:00 AM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by simonpw If you have a printer then try them out, if not but you want one then message me and we can work something out! Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Cool! Once you get marketplace access, you should offer them. Steve

02-21-2018, 12:16 PM	#7
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by stevebrot Cool! Once you get marketplace access, you should offer them. Maybe in black?

02-21-2018, 01:17 PM	#8
simonpw New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments! Once I get some black filament I'll see how it looks.. The 'wood' finish is nice, and it can be sanded to be much smoother than the normal plastic surface. Best thing would be a proper wood grain finish.. I.e. actual wood

02-21-2018, 01:26 PM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by IgorZ Thanks! Never looked at a grip before, and honestly can't remember if there is a screw in the body. I guess there must be! If you pull up an LX manual you will see that the bottom of the front of the camera on that side has a machine screw socket in it. Also the grip pictures I shared show the screw clearly in some of them. I personally had to go back and think about it - my Dad worked for Pentax in the hey day of the LX and I held quite a few of them but I rarely took the grip on or off.

02-21-2018, 01:35 PM	#10
simonpw New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Yeah there's a nice threaded insert in the body just for attaching the grip, it's even a standard size! It's much easier than on the 6x7.

02-21-2018, 01:38 PM	#11
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Nicely done! I’ll have to consider one for my LX.

02-21-2018, 01:41 PM	#12
simonpw New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thanks! Honestly my MX gets more use than the LX.. I need to figure out a grip for than.

02-21-2018, 02:16 PM	#13
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by UncleVanya If you pull up an LX manual you will see that the bottom of the front of the camera on that side has a machine screw socket in it. Also the grip pictures I shared show the screw clearly in some of them. I personally had to go back and think about it - my Dad worked for Pentax in the hey day of the LX and I held quite a few of them but I rarely took the grip on or off. Never noticed it on my LX, and I use it quite a bit. I guess it shows I look through it more than at it (OK, I am just trying to find an excuse)

02-21-2018, 03:06 PM	#14
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by IgorZ Never noticed it on my LX, and I use it quite a bit. I guess it shows I look through it more than at it (OK, I am just trying to find an excuse) Actually quite a good excuse - take pictures - not worship gear - it should be a required mantra for photographers.

02-22-2018, 07:54 PM	#15
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	I'll be keeping an eye out for this. Red would be nice too . . .

3D printable grips for LX and 6x7

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