How to 3D Print Custom Tool Organizers for ANYTHING!

In this video I'm showing you how I created many fully custom 3D printed tool organizers for my measuring tools and sockets based on the Gridfinity system. We're going over a bunch of different methods to approach the 3D modeling including using reference images and 3D scanning to maximize the space and efficiency of your tool drawers.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
02:26 Modeling Gridfinity block for a simple Tool
06:34 Modeling more complex shapes with reference image
09:42 3D Scanning objects / Sponsored Segment
22:12 Examples of various tool organizers
15:36 Making organizers for Socket Sets

[Ziloden]

So far I've only printed things from the internet. This video was what finally prompted me to open fusion, and actually start learning to make something myself. Spent 5 hours yesterday on one set of 14 sockets. Lots of trial and error and googling, but learned a ton. This morning another set took 2 hours as I learned some better ways of doing things. Just did another set in 30 min. Can't wait to get to stuff that's not just circles! Thanks for the inspiration.

[markm]

I kept thinking of ways to organize my toolbox at work, and all the products money can buy have very poor space efficiency. This is the best concept I’ve seen so far and fully customizable. The best engineering from Germany. Thank you

[milkymalkum]

I'm getting a 3d printer for christmas this year and my immediate thoughts were printing work-related items like you show here, but good lord man, your tetris skills are on point. You've absolutely sold me on an organizational system like this. One thing I'm likely to improve on your design is adding finger-loops or easy grab points on the socket moulds for a smoother removal. Thanks for sharing this!

[AscDrew]

Dropping some tiny magnets into the molds would be great for minor resistance and hold in place, especially for sockets if you are going to walk around with the whole tray.

[KristianWithK_]

This is the most German video I’ve ever watched. Good job!

[evlli]

for modeling complex 2.5d objects I love just throwing it on a flatbed scanner

[Cryerborg]

I didn't know there was a Gridfinity plugin for Fusion. You have saved me a ton of time. I am currently in the process of creating all my organizers as well.

[crashkg]

I find that I always make some measuring error so my solution has been to print out a drawing diagram at 1:1 from fusion on paper to check everything before I send it to the 3D printer. This has saved me many hours for printing time and filament.

[cidercreekranch]

This is most concise and comprehensive video I've seen on the subject of drawer organization using gridfinity.

[Stubones]

One of the good reasons for doing this organizing grid is that it shows that you have missing tools at the end of a job.

[mikelastname]

Nice. Right at the very end I think you spelled out why keeping tools organised in a modular fashion like this is great - it makes them easy to use. If tools are hard to use, because you can't find them, or you have to keep going back to the drawer to get a new one, jobs become a chore. Very nicely done!

[hendricksfamilyny]

I’m not typically a commenter. I like to lurk. But this video was awesome. So full of actual useful topics, ideas, and instructions. Viel Dank!!

[metricdeep]

3D printing is perfect for tool organizing. I also use those little felt/rubber pads (for chairs, cupboard doors etc.) for certain items that need extra protection. It gives some shock protection and tightens up extra clearance when you don't feel like reprinting.

[dathat]

21:24 - For the socket trays, consider adding a magnetic strip along the bottom (or perhaps in each individual hole) to help retain the sockets when moving the full set to the workbench.

[janphilippruhl]

I had never thought about taking a picture and importing it to draw the geometry from. It changes my perspective to construct. Thank you so much! 😊

[zeroforkgiven]

The multicolor lettering is just so satisfying to look at. Wow.

[Trust_me_I_am_an_Engineer]

I have a solution for your long bits, that I 3D printed 7 years ago. I made the slots horizontal and deep enough so the bits sit just below the surface so they can't slide out. At one end of the slot, make the slot over a short length (10 mm long or so) about 8 mm deeper than the rest of the slot. To take the bit out push the end of the bit down into the deeper end and the other end will pop up, making it easy to grab. It avoids finger slots which need extra space and which I find inelegant 😊. Very informative video! Especially the different methods of designing the slots for the tools. Thank you so much for posting this.

[DrFiero]

Try gluing a felt sheet (dark green for that retro feel!) down into the bottom of the drawers, then redo your tetris of the grids. Everything will be quieter, and have a better feel!

[billdoodson]

Phil, you are right about Lista cabinets being the best you can get. I managed to get 4 of the narrower ones last year, 3rd hand, originally they had been supplied to the McLaren F1 team. Really not cheap even 3rd hand, my son will inherit them. The main problem with mine are that a lot of the drawers are 50mm, which meams that for many items, they dont have enough height internally. I have 2 new 100mm drawers being delivered tomorrow, which will replace 2 of the 50mm drawers in 2 cabinets. Spares etc are really easy to get hold of and are not a horrific cost. Having just taken delivery of a Qidi Q1 printer I will be putting it too work making some of these drawer organisers. Many thanks for posting this, at this time.

[strider]

An alternative to taking pictures is 2D scanning with a printer, this works well and will not give you any sort of perspective effect and will be much more accurate for flat objects. Just be sure not to scratch or break the glass on the scanner if you are working with metal objects