I designed stacking bin replacements for the Harbor Freight line of small parts cases. The bins are printed in vase mode with a lot of ribs to add stability while printing and in use. Also, since the bins double in area with each increase in size, you can stack smaller bins on one size larger. The large case is also double the height of the medium case, so you can stack up to 4x half bins if you want.
Honestly, I was surprised how fun this project was and now understand why there are so many gridfinity posts. I've spent a few days messing with the ribs configuration and my head's still buzzing with ideas for custom tool holders.

<div class="md"><p>I designed stacking bin replacements for the Harbor Freight line of small parts cases. The bins are printed in vase mode with a lot of ribs to add stability while printing and in use. Also, since the bins double in area with each increase in size, you can stack smaller bins on one size larger. The large case is also double the height of the medium case, so you can stack up to 4x half bins if you want.
Honestly, I was surprised how fun this project was and now understand why there are so many gridfinity posts. I&#39;ve spent a few days messing with the ribs configuration and my head&#39;s still buzzing with ideas for custom tool holders.</p>
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Stacking bins for the Harbor Freight cases

Son broke the back to his chair, the yellow piece. So I printed new ones. It took me longer than I’d like to admit, but having zero experience in any CAD. I had to learn a bit of fusion first. 

<div class="md"><p>Son broke the back to his chair, the yellow piece. So I printed new ones. It took me longer than I’d like to admit, but having zero experience in any CAD. I had to learn a bit of fusion first. </p>
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New back for sons chair

Needed a way to hold several mics without taking up too much stage space. Half an hour in fusion and I saved $60! 

<div class="md"><p>Needed a way to hold several mics without taking up too much stage space. Half an hour in fusion and I saved $60! </p>
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Multi-Mic Mount

Uses a standard broom handle and plastic grocery bag. Poop scoops directly into the bag, the bag handles are positioned on the outside of the scoop and are kept clean allowing the bags to be pulled off without any mess.

https://preview.redd.it/9vgufgxdjlge1.png?width=658&format=png&auto=webp&s=7d12885a87b65a2c82c2741a652726f16dbc0fe3





https://preview.redd.it/wl1fmc8ejlge1.png?width=1164&format=png&auto=webp&s=e9e0704e84fc4e224f88ad6e57172daf83b36bb7



<div class="md"><p>Uses a standard broom handle and plastic grocery bag. Poop scoops directly into the bag, the bag handles are positioned on the outside of the scoop and are kept clean allowing the bags to be pulled off without any mess.</p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/9vgufgxdjlge1.png?width=658&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=7d12885a87b65a2c82c2741a652726f16dbc0fe3">https://preview.redd.it/9vgufgxdjlge1.png?width=658&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=7d12885a87b65a2c82c2741a652726f16dbc0fe3</a></p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/wl1fmc8ejlge1.png?width=1164&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=e9e0704e84fc4e224f88ad6e57172daf83b36bb7">https://preview.redd.it/wl1fmc8ejlge1.png?width=1164&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=e9e0704e84fc4e224f88ad6e57172daf83b36bb7</a></p>
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Dog Poop Scoop

Sick of losing the remote, so I printed a stand for it and embedded a Tile inside

The spring and tensioning knob on my older Grizzly bandsaw were worn to the point where they no longer gave a correct indication of the blade tension. Even though I replaced those two parts, I thought it would be fun to make an accurate gauge to measure the tension, based on units that cost around $200 or more.

[The functional tension gauge](https://preview.redd.it/tjuo8ybfdlge1.jpg?width=2603&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=014411db871cff176ec4822792fed583827b695e)

I designed everything in FreeCAD and I have made the 3D printing files and description available on [Printables](https://www.printables.com/model/1173720-bandsaw-blade-tension-gauge).



<div class="md"><p>The spring and tensioning knob on my older Grizzly bandsaw were worn to the point where they no longer gave a correct indication of the blade tension. Even though I replaced those two parts, I thought it would be fun to make an accurate gauge to measure the tension, based on units that cost around $200 or more.</p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/tjuo8ybfdlge1.jpg?width=2603&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=014411db871cff176ec4822792fed583827b695e">The functional tension gauge</a></p>

<p>I designed everything in FreeCAD and I have made the 3D printing files and description available on <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/1173720-bandsaw-blade-tension-gauge">Printables</a>.</p>
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Bandsaw blade tension gauge

Transducer arm/adapter/mount for my inflatable kayak

My new work keyboard needed a wrist rest.

Inspired by a post from a few days ago I whipped up a simple wedge design that attaches by hooking below and around the keyboard's rubber feet, because there are no other attachment points.

That turned out a little flimsy (the feet are only 2 mm high), so I replaced the hooks with kind of a tray you can drop the keyboard into. 

Finally I added a bit more height and made it a little prettier by gluing a strip of 4 mm plywood to the surface.

It's still a little rough, and while extending the hooks I forgot the cutouts for the feet on the rear, but I'll give it a test ride next week and maybe roll the field data into a new version. Or just add a generous helping of bumpons, because I'm lazy.

<div class="md"><p>My new work keyboard needed a wrist rest.</p>

<p>Inspired by a post from a few days ago I whipped up a simple wedge design that attaches by hooking below and around the keyboard&#39;s rubber feet, because there are no other attachment points.</p>

<p>That turned out a little flimsy (the feet are only 2 mm high), so I replaced the hooks with kind of a tray you can drop the keyboard into. </p>

<p>Finally I added a bit more height and made it a little prettier by gluing a strip of 4 mm plywood to the surface.</p>

<p>It&#39;s still a little rough, and while extending the hooks I forgot the cutouts for the feet on the rear, but I&#39;ll give it a test ride next week and maybe roll the field data into a new version. Or just add a generous helping of bumpons, because I&#39;m lazy.</p>
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Keyboard wrist rest with centering brackets

Desk/Wall Stand Mount for Unifi U7 Pro WiFi 7 AP

Had the issue that i forget which my brush is a few times 😂 


<div class="md"><p>Had the issue that i forget which my brush is a few times 😂 </p>
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New idea for Philips Sonicare

I 3D printed replacement cowl vents for my R50 cause I'm too cheap to buy $90 vents

The original pleather handle on my portable easel was crumbling and making a mess, so I designed and printed a new one. It was designed so the brackets can be slid in vertically, and then twisted into place. 

<div class="md"><p>The original pleather handle on my portable easel was crumbling and making a mess, so I designed and printed a new one. It was designed so the brackets can be slid in vertically, and then twisted into place. </p>
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Portable Easel Handle

My daily driver walkman’s battery door went down instead of up and snapped some plastic. I superglued the plastic back together and replaced the battery door with a 3D printed version that I designed from taking measurements from the old battery door.


<div class="md"><p>My daily driver walkman’s battery door went down instead of up and snapped some plastic. I superglued the plastic back together and replaced the battery door with a 3D printed version that I designed from taking measurements from the old battery door.</p>
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Repaired my walkmans battery door

SJCAM dummy battery to prevent wearing down the micro usb port

Created an easy to clean & removable platform for my pet rats

Posting clips for my dust collector.

This is OpenRack. A fully modular and freely available server rack system in both 10 and 19 inch and 1U and 2U sizes, fully compatible and interchangeable.

The idea is that everyone can put together their own rack in the way that suits them best. I provide the basis, a few pre-modeled inserts and the empty module to create your own creations as a remix.

A lot of feedback has already been implemented in the project. I hope you all like the newly 2U size addition!

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1054148

<div class="md"><p>This is OpenRack. A fully modular and freely available server rack system in both 10 and 19 inch and 1U and 2U sizes, fully compatible and interchangeable.</p>

<p>The idea is that everyone can put together their own rack in the way that suits them best. I provide the basis, a few pre-modeled inserts and the empty module to create your own creations as a remix.</p>

<p>A lot of feedback has already been implemented in the project. I hope you all like the newly 2U size addition!</p>

<p><a href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/1054148">https://makerworld.com/en/models/1054148</a></p>
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OpenRack - A Modular Server Rack System

My DIY Spacemouse Pro

Finally able to securely shut all of my Gridfinity boxes

32" canvas frame (functionally aesthetic print)

First time using CAD: a replacement clip for some discontinued Christmas lights

Rotating solder bit holder

Does anyone have a good way to give 8” calipers a good home on their desk? 

<div class="md"><p>Does anyone have a good way to give 8” calipers a good home on their desk? </p>
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Desk Organizer (Holds pencils, my straight edge for drafting, measuring tape and has 4 holes to check bolts as I design)

Nothing special but the old one got unaligned and it wouldn't work anymore. Then forgot oh yeah I can just give print a better one. No issues now. 

<div class="md"><p>Nothing special but the old one got unaligned and it wouldn&#39;t work anymore. Then forgot oh yeah I can just give print a better one. No issues now. </p>
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Oh yeah, I can just print a replacement

I've owned a 3d printer about 2 weeks now and been learning to design in Fusion for about a month. I bought some vacuum bags to store filament in, but it's hard to get the vacuum pump to work properly. So I made this to keep the layers separate 

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;ve owned a 3d printer about 2 weeks now and been learning to design in Fusion for about a month. I bought some vacuum bags to store filament in, but it&#39;s hard to get the vacuum pump to work properly. So I made this to keep the layers separate </p>
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First completed functional design

Kitchen/Bathroom modular cabinet organizer

iPad Music Stand

Couldn’t find suitable files for the sizes we have down here… So had to make it. Was a nice simple design to get my head around tinker CAD.  Let me know if you want the link to print

<div class="md"><p>Couldn’t find suitable files for the sizes we have down here… So had to make it. Was a nice simple design to get my head around tinker CAD.  Let me know if you want the link to print</p>
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I made a juice box (poppa) holder for Australian sized drinks

Created some signs for my ikea laundry baskets to sort them (had to learn before the icon for dryer allowed or not 😅 )

<div class="md"><p>Created some signs for my ikea laundry baskets to sort them (had to learn before the icon for dryer allowed or not 😅 )</p>
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Laundry signs

Had a handful of tools lying around that needed a home so I made a little tslot tool holder

<div class="md"><p>Had a handful of tools lying around that needed a home so I made a little tslot tool holder</p>
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Tool holder

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