How to Make 3D Printed Tool Drawer Organizers

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I get lots of comments about my tool drawer organizers. Today we're going to make some new holders for a couple of new tools that need a place to live. I'll show an easy way to model a tool holder that will fit perfectly on the first try and then we'll print a couple and add them to the drawer.
Printable designs for all of the toolholders seen in this and my other videos can be downloaded here:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:284...

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@stephanb2006 Жыл бұрын

I heard one of my students watching this video in class today during our project provoke time and was all set to question why they were watching a video about taking a closer look at someone's drawers in school. I did not expect to be redesigning our CNC tool cabinet at the end of our conversation. (:

@juliussokolowski4293 5 жыл бұрын

Horowitz & Hill - The Art of Electronics... Never leave home without it! Great content James!

@DavePalmer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for including the Fusion files! I'm in the process of completely redoing the storage for me machinist tools. Such a well thought out system you have created. Fusion files are super easy to customize too!

@chrism997 5 жыл бұрын

Man I really enjoyed this video. The way you went through Fusion 360 was amazing. As a new beginner in Fusion I often find myself frustrated at the lack of how to get done what I need to get done. The few things you showed here can be carried over into so many other areas. Thank you for taking the time to do this and to share for others to benefit from!

@jimmckinnon6046 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the process very well. As a new cad user I struggle with what approach to use to make parts like you just demonstrated. Now I actually think I can tackle a bit on my own.

@Game-Over-U-Tube 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought an Ender 3 Pro V2 and was looking for some useful prints and your video made me excited to make all the desperately needed tool organizers for my shop. Much appreciated idea, and walk through from concept to product!

@razvanmatt 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the fact that you show the Fusion 360 parts in your videos. There's not a great deal of good tutorials on youtube and seeing how you approach modeling some of these parts is very informative. Thanks for sharing that.

@mike2yis 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I would have totally done this a different way, but I appreciate seeing how someone else approaches the same problem. Great video.

@scottwillis5434 3 жыл бұрын

In what way?

@mrskwrl 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool. Nice of you to show the design/modeling process too.

@robdonaldson4837 4 жыл бұрын

Great job mate. Thanks for taking the time to show how you created the tool holders in CAD.

@SimjetAU 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video. It was extremely helpful. I have the same TTS aftermarket system but mine are ER25 collets so larger. I used all of your techniques to remake for the larger sizes. I printed the first ones and they are fantastic. I watch all of your videos. I really like your style and also they way you convey everything. It all just makes sense.

@toms4123 5 жыл бұрын

what a great how-to. fusion tutorials are often very theoretical for want of a better word. this will help me lots

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree. Sometimes you just need to make something.

@raulrrojas 5 жыл бұрын

Excelent example and inspiration! As a bonus, a practical tutorial on Fusion 360!! thank you,

@wtxrcdog 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of your hard work with designs and sharing the files. Great videos too!

@christophersmith108 4 жыл бұрын

This is only the second video I have seen of yours, but I would say that my understanding of Fusion 360 has improved by a couple of hundred percent. Thanks for your work!

@spiralarmament7276 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I made bins for a drawer in my tool box for my tools but none of my tool holders or other accessories.

@jbtwist 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Incredible organization and functional use of 3D prints - nice work! I have no idea what the tools are, but I appreciated the tutorial in Fusion ;)

@juanchirino7135 5 жыл бұрын

extent idea to keep things organized, every thing ready to use and have a place to go back, I'm one of those people which spend time trying to figure out where lived the tool that i need rigth now haha. You really give an elegant a convenient solution to that problem, Tanks for the inspiration man! Reward form Argentina

@petera1033 5 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel - informative. educational, helpful and of great usefulness - thank you. Pete

@theflashjaxx 5 жыл бұрын

Forget cutting foam for tool box trays this is the way to go hands down, if for nothing else THIS is the reason I need a 3D printer. Genius AND gorgeous!!!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@denzillong9878 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Your video inspired me to design / create bins for my Arko-Mils parts cabinet.

@chuysaucedo7119 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I came to see how you made the organizers, but learned about joint/combine/cut in the process! Last couple of days I was trying to figure it out in Fusion. Ended up doing a work around in another software. Thanks!!

@i.parkinson7822 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video. I was searching for another guy’s video I watched in the past that made his own holders, but I came across yours in the process. You go way into more detail than he did, and I learned some new tricks on Fusion from yours. Thank you so much! I just subscribed!

@sintactic Жыл бұрын

I have a 3d printer on order, and being able to print my own shop organization pieces is what pushed me over the edge to finally get one. This is the perfect video for me! Super helpful to see how you approach modeling in Fusion 360 and get me more excited about doing this for my own tools. Well produced and edited too…this was just the good stuff without half an hour of fluff as you sometimes see. Thanks for sharing!

@fnordingers Жыл бұрын

Look for the gridfinity system by zack freedman

@jw200 Жыл бұрын

Printing is easy, modelling is very time consuming, measuring etc.. Im complete beginner in Fusion or any 3D modelling software, for me it takes hours to make basic stuff. Im still learning..

@F3Ibane 5 жыл бұрын

This is the video that convinced me to give F360 another shot and make it my go-to for modeling for 3D printing. I tried working through it with some tutorials before, but quickly got frustrated that they were more of a feature showcase and didn't really show a practical application. Sketchup is great for woodworking, but 360 seems so much more powerful and precise for making detailed prints. Thanks for this, now it's time I organized my drawers.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

I learned on SolidWorks. It took me a little while to learn F360, and I still miss some of the advanced features of SolidWorks, like configurations, but Fusion 360 is a very capable piece of software.

@1048matt Жыл бұрын

great video, really opened my eyes on how to easily design tool holders! thank you

@ronwilken5219 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, very informative. I'm currently awaiting delivery of some custom tool holders for my lathe tools that a gentleman in New Jersey has printed up for me. He didn't have a pattern for the particular holders I use (they're an off shore variety) so I ordered one sent to him and from that he has generated the tool holders. He has also designed and printed a couple of holders for a standard 2" round indicator that will fit onto the OXO sized tool post I use. He's made them in a left (side) hand version and a right (face) version. I intend to equip both with indicators so they'll be ready for use at any time. I'm looking forward to being able to generate a better storage facility than I currently have once they arrive.

@GaryWilsonDigital 4 жыл бұрын

I just ran on to your channel. Very refreshing to see a clean shop. Nice job!

@btan4209 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for sharing , very smooth concept to product flow. You are so very skilled.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@altanberk5701 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, genetically you have a good teaching skill I would say. It is the first time I am happy with the quality of 3D print. Will watch your other videos.

@nadam35 3 жыл бұрын

going to start printing these tonight, thanks for sharing!

@chrisj4570g 5 жыл бұрын

VERY nice organizers. Ill be printing some tomorrow. Specifically the R8 and ER 40 holders.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Cool. Have fun!

@RenegadeADV 5 жыл бұрын

First one of your videos I have seen, really enjoyed it, had not even thought about using 3D printing to organize tools, I don't know why I used to to Aviation Maintenance Tool control in the Navy. Been considering buying a 3D printer, now I think it is a must have!

@bruce150 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always James. Your Fusion 360 work is amazing. And I have always admired your drawer organizers. Thanks for solving that mystery! Now I can stop looking for them on Amazon!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I get a lot of questions about them. Glad you enjoyed it.

@MaximusPham Жыл бұрын

The Fusion360 tutorial was awesome! Following to see what other cool stuff you build.

@retroreviews1278 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to see!! Thank you!!

@corbandallas8644 4 жыл бұрын

This is insane man, like I mean INSANE amount of information you have just shared with us. For free. Never mind those idiots who actually hit the thumbs-down. Incredible how you explained exactly how to use each tool in Fusion. Wish I could buy ya a beer! Huge thanks for the tutorial! Stay up!

@shon9kemp 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched your video. It was the first one i watched. Been thinking about getting a printer just for myself for some tools orginizer and a couple third generation Camaro parts. Thanks for all that useful information. Have a good day

@quantumfrenzy74 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I need without realizing I needed it! I like your er20 collet tray especially. I'll need to design some vertical holders to put on my enclosure for individual jobs as well. Cool, another g0704/3dprinting enthusiast. Subbed.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's a good idea. I still haven't gotten to milling out a rack on the enclosure for my vise handle, dead blow hammer and air gun. I should be ashamed.

@kylehuber3323 5 жыл бұрын

How is the g0704? I have the g0759.. Was thinking of getting a 704 for cnc

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy with it. The biggest limitation is probably the 2200RPM spindle. If it had a 10,000 RPM spindle, it would be amazing.

@Alan2E0KVRKing 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tip about the chamfer around the bottom edge.

@joeblock62 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quality video & quality build.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@MrPatdeeee 5 жыл бұрын

As always--SUPERB!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yorkshirefazer 5 жыл бұрын

nice idea. may have to print something to organise my messy tool box!

@adamwhite3820 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video!! Nice work!

@TheIceiYT 5 жыл бұрын

Very good use of a 3D printer and I like the way you present the task. Very good presentation !

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@JohnGrimsmo 5 жыл бұрын

Those look great, nice work!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. And thanks for checking out my little channel.

@jon_raymond 5 жыл бұрын

Your Thingiverse uploads are how I originally found your wonderful channel.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, cool! I should probably go back and see if I need to add some more links. Thanks!

@bernardolozano7429 5 жыл бұрын

Man, you’re so lucky, I daydream about having equipment like that

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy it. Though it seems no matter what tools I have, I can always come up with projects that are just slightly out of reach. It's a sickness, I guess.

@Wauk9390 3 күн бұрын

Very nice, enjoyed watching.

@stawolf73 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m looking to develop something similar for my drawers tools but I may add some lock tab system on each side so I can attach them for stability and have the flexibility to add one if required instead of a full rack.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

That's reasonable. I started with a set of ten collet holders, and I wanted them all in a row in the drawer, so the large racks were convenient.

@dustinmeier9753 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I just subscribed from the monitor mount and didn’t even realize you did this video, too. This was already in my saved videos list 😂

@terpants 3 жыл бұрын

Always great content your channel is great to watch! Keep it up.

@ptrotter5223 3 жыл бұрын

Hi James. I printed a couple of your organizers off of Thingiverse. Very nice. You used a different method to create the models in this video than you did on your earlier models. Your use of parameters on those models was very interesting but this method seems much simpler. I'm thinking of building the tool using parameters so I can create a different tool holder simply by modifying the parameters of the tool. Love your videos. Very informative and great presentation.

@kevlar_87 4 жыл бұрын

@Clough42 thanks so much for this excellent video, and for sharing the stl files on thingiverse. This will be super handy for our shop.👍🏻

@microrails 5 жыл бұрын

Vary informative, Thank You.

@robertfenney 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and a very good idea!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@3amcookcom 4 жыл бұрын

cool organizers. Stumbled across this video while looking to buy a 3D printer for tooling organizers. here's an idea for how to keep the single tool organizers locked into the larger trays (and maybe you won't mess with building larger trays anymore) - use your cnc mill to drill small holes on the side of each and then join them together using pins. If you drill the hole sizes just undersized, your pins will more or less fuse the holders together. Just a thought. :)

@mrrrrr1rob590 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect application.

@karlfimm 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see you using the cylinder primitives. I'd probably have sketched some rectangles and rotated them. I'm sure your way is faster. Thanks.

@ajhartmanaero 3 жыл бұрын

Funny I just came across this since I recently started 3D printing a bunch of toolbox organizing thing like schaller bins and socket holders. I printed my socket holders with two spaces for 10mm sockets since they get used (lost) all the time.

@DanielCO719 5 жыл бұрын

seeing a project done in a cad program like this always inspires me to get back into the learning phase of these 3d design programs. I had no idea there was a chamfer tool in Fusion360!!

@pdj26 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video, thank you very much for sharing💪💪💪👍👍👍

@salvadorebertolone 5 жыл бұрын

To keep them sliding around you could print them with interlocking tabs or clips so as you add more they can just keep snapping together.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Several people have suggested that. It's a good idea.

@GoldenSlothRacing 5 жыл бұрын

@@Clough42 check out Jeremy Schmidt here on youtube, he has a workbench with drawers that have a locking system on the trays at a set distance mounted to the underside, holds everything in place and easy to move on a grid.

@cryptology3975 5 жыл бұрын

Packing tape on the bottom.

@notsonominal 5 жыл бұрын

@@Clough42 you could also make some recesses for magnets on by each corner, and glue in magnets with opposing polarities and allow them to snap together in a grid.

@D4rk51d332 4 жыл бұрын

@@notsonominal that was my first thought.

@Entityism 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed seeing your workflow for tool organizer creation. I have no doubt my approach would of been a lot more unpleasant, lol. Thanks for sharing.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

There's a learning curve, for sure, and there are lots of ways to accomplish the same thing. The first few I designed were a lot harder until I figured out this workflow.

@alcidesmarcano 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video, I was thinking a lot on how to do that...

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@95GTSpeedDemon 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good info!

@vahpr 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I never use primitives in Fusion but for this it's perfect. Since cracking open my 3d printer I too have found many uses for making useful shop stuff, dust collection adapters, organizers, not to mention little figures the wife loves :) Checked out and commented on your lathe VFD conversion last year - wow, you look great! Hope it wasn't anything serious other than a strong desire to get fit. Thank for posting.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, I finally just decided it was time. I dropped 80lbs, and my wife dropped 30.

@ActiveAtom 5 жыл бұрын

Hi nice to be here, thank you for the share 3D printer huh, Lance & Patrick.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

A 3D printer is a nice tool to have around the shop.

@a1woody11 5 жыл бұрын

James, could you make them hook together like say some kind of dovetail so they could be hooked as you made them Joe

@jacquesrooswinkel9954 5 жыл бұрын

Great organizers and very good workflow in Fusion! Thanks a lot for sharing!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I hope it helps.

@profcor1820 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the idea

@iandrake4683 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dnmnsmith 5 жыл бұрын

Inspiring, thank you!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@crabmansteve6844 2 жыл бұрын

This is 👌, I would line that drawer with some non-slip mat, the holders wouldn't move very much even if they're single piece.

@Clough42 2 жыл бұрын

It is. Things still move around.

@robertburns2415 5 жыл бұрын

The other advantage of printing with radius is they use a less material to make the part. Not a significant amount per part but over time it really adds up. Kind of like pennies in a jar.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

I hadn't thought about that.

@design8studio Жыл бұрын

Great. Thank you.

@ycy-technologies 3 жыл бұрын

you can just tack the "single printed" ones together with 2 drops of silicone adhesive to stop their movement. should work fine with PETG.

@amorton94 5 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across this channel. I like it! Subbed!

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@charlesgrady249 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. found your channel and I enjoyed you workflow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@IncredibleSolv 5 жыл бұрын

youtube showed me this I am also just as happy

@j.d.7321 2 жыл бұрын

Not bad, I would have put a small counter bore on the bottom for a magnet to help keep in place as the drawer opens and closes.

@williamdavis9650 4 жыл бұрын

Great fusion tutorial again, Many thanks James Do you have as link for ebay as I can't find them from here in Ireland?

@maikeydii 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't used Fusion for years but I would imagine that you could do something similar to Solidworks Configurations for the toolholder model? Then if you need a holder for different size tool holder, you just adjust the tool model dimensions for a new configuration and rebuild the holder model with new geometry.

@earendall 5 жыл бұрын

You could print in some tabs that cause the holders to interlock as you add more. Kind of like a dovetail on the backside.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Several people have suggested that. Sounds like a good idea.

@What_Other_Hobbies 5 жыл бұрын

I think you can change setting for initial layer height and line width to counter the "burr" part. Adding chamfer is a great solution. I might adjust chamfer size based on layer height though. If you are printing 0.2mm height, I may just do 0.4mm chamfer. For some slicer, you can set initial layer height. Maybe set it to 0.4mm, and do 0.4mm chamfer.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

I am using Simplify3D and setting the initial layer height to optimize bed adhesion. I could modify the layer height to optimize the shape of the edge, but it wouldn't do much good if the part peels off the bed while printing. Everything is a trade-off. The small chamfer is one easy solution.

@frankfarklesberry 4 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful and meticulous. Perfect. Having said that, how many hours would it take to do that with all my stuff? LOL

@Dr3450 5 жыл бұрын

when extruding the cut away portions through the whole base you should extrude to the end face, when doing that if you make adjustments the extrusion is stuck to the face no matter what, the way that you are doing it, if you make changes that are outside the constraints of the extrude cut then you will also have to adjust the extrude again.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

True. I just didn't, because I was lazy and I don't think I'll ever be making these parts longer. If I do, and if it bites me, I'll remember this comment. :)

@eswnc 5 жыл бұрын

you mentioned you got the TTS holders of ebay do you have a link for that, and do they work just as good as the tormach ones?

@CL-yp1bs 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, I very much enjoyed watching this. What model 3d printer and brand of PETG are you using?

@robinmorgan4191 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous

@Mottersmotters 5 жыл бұрын

Great video nice to see some order. You could always add some sort of dove tail or dog bone shape to join them together. Both parts have a female side and you join them with a male bit. The end will just have a female and not a clip on show

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. The tabs could be short so they only engage at the bottom and could be broken off easily for the end pieces.

@Mottersmotters 5 жыл бұрын

@@Clough42 yes I agree but I would use a part that connects both parts together low down that way your not removing anything and if you change your mind at a later date they can still be connected as the females hole will still be there. Also could put the same female on the front and back side if you want to connect a lot together to form the whole draw that way there isn't rows as they have all become one with the dog bones or what ever type of connection you use. Just an idea

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

@@Mottersmotters ahh... Yes. A dog-bone that fits into the bottom of both parts. That's a good solution to keep the parts easy to reorganize later.

@partsdave8943 5 жыл бұрын

Placing a Small drop of super glue, or hot glue, between them will also help hold them down. I kept expecting to see you perform a Shell on the backside to reduce your amount of plastic. Perhaps not a good idea considering your use case. Nice video.

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

The part is printed with 25% infill, so it's 3/4 air. With injection molding, shelling is really the only way to avoid making it solid. With 3D printing, there are other options.

@helmut666kohl 5 жыл бұрын

Thought about doing this. Decided it was a waste of time (mostly), energy and plastic. Instead I got cheap ass 4mm poplar plywood (they sell it here at €2,20 for 5 sheets of 21x30cm) and some express glue. You can even cut that stuff with a sharp cutter, though a power saw is recommended.

@sethchambers3238 5 жыл бұрын

What computer desk are you using? All this great info and organization and my immediate thought was how great the computer workstation was!

@apostoloskoritas9149 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thank you. Do you think is a good idea if you also write the name of tool or the diameter of the tool on the 3D printed model so you don’t have to put the blue tape?

@gregcelaya955 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel - Thanks. I also am interested in learning about the 3d printing world. Any direction you can advise? What about 3d machine advice also?

@quinnryan6763 5 жыл бұрын

I plan to do a full set of 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 socket holders, do you recomend leaving a tolerance of the tool, say .1 or .2 mm or just make the hole exact eg 10 mm hole for a 10 mm socket? Cheers

@mpikas 4 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that you may have figured this out by now, but if not (and it may help someone else) first, a 10mm socket will have an OD somewhere around 14 or 15mm, and second, since you're laying down material by oozing it out hot and letting it cool, there is almost always some dimensional change in the final product, and it will be different for different parts, printers, filament... typically I find that when I get outside dimensions spot on, inside dimensions tend to end up a hair undersize (on my last print it worked out to be .15-.2mm, so about a total of .35mm tight for a round hole) or vice versa. He specifically swelled his cutout .025" (so .050" counting both sides, that's a largish gap, about 1.3mm), but he also wanted a loose fit. Knowing how my printer prints PLA and how I'd want a socket holder to fit, I'd likely start at something like .5mm/.020".

@triiaxis6792 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video, subbed

@Clough42 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@huemungus69 5 жыл бұрын

"Joint Origin" hehe sounds like a ICP album name :D

@D4rk51d332 4 жыл бұрын

More like KMK but I get ya.

@mrcpu9999 5 жыл бұрын

leave some inserts in the bottom or sides and little neodymium magnets. Or on the front and lock them to the drawer face.

@jameslee522 2 жыл бұрын

How many walls? What holders are these. Printed some and they do not fit the tormach tool holders.

@stevemitchell1265 3 жыл бұрын

how about showing how to make similar holders for a set of micrometers? and showing how to have the tray be hollow or honeycombed internally yhet still ahve top and bottom solid. Thanks.