Organize your small parts in a modular and customizable version of the small parts cases that are readily available at any hardware store. Why make it yourself when you could buy it for a fair price? Do you even understand 3D printing?! We do it because we can.
This project combines several existing works:
- Alexandre Chappel's Assortment Boxes
- Zack Freedman's Gridfinity system
- Kennetek's OpenSCAD Gridfinity Rebuilt project.
If you want to keep things simple, Chappel has a great set of plans and STLs for his Assortment system. This is a great solution if you don't want too much customization. However, the Gridfinity platform has HUGE community support with a large number of mods, derivatives, and compatible parts. I wanted to use the Chappel box idea, but with the Gridfinity system inside.
- Corner Bumpers
- Cut list – Plywood is 1/2" or 12mm.
- Hinge Files by Josef Průša – I used the small hinge
- Handle by Bwolfey
- Since the latches are part of Chappel's paid plans, I will not include STLs here. You are welcome to purchase his (for a very reasonable price) or come up with your own.
- This is a
7x10x6ugrid.- I picked the size by looking at other small parts boxes and trying to come up with a similar dimension.
- This allows for a lot of layout flexibility and allows the bins to hold plenty of screws without getting too bulky.
- If you want to adjust the base dimensions, just add or remove
42mmin any direction of the cut list.
- The short edges are proud (up to the level of the lid) to prevent small parts from slipping through a gap between the lid and the sides.
- The lid rests on top of the long edges (where it attaches with hings and latches)
- With the lid closed, you can shake the box any way you like! Nothing should fall out of place.
- All joints are simple butt joints, and the sides sit on top of the bottom panel.
