3D Printed Tool Organizers: 9 Interesting Designs

Is this true? You have a 3D printer and know how to design and 3D print any tool you want for your project. Your devices pile up, and you can't find what you need; you step on some, cut your hands on some, accidentally break some, and have a complete mess on your hands. This happens. All you need in an instance like this is an organizer. You don’t need to look elsewhere! You can rely on your 3D printer to print some tool organizers for all the implements you have piled up. Here are some ideas for tool organizers that you can 3D print.

What Are the Important Features of a Tool Organizer That You Need to Consider?

• Versatility: A good tool organizer should be versatile in its functions. That is, it should be able to hold more than one tool. For better understanding, consider a small building project where you are building a wooden project. For this project, you would require not just tools that you would generally use for building but also tools used for cutting and breaking. So your tool organizer should be able to hold both kinds of devices- tools that build and break.
• Space required: What is an organizer's use if it takes up more space than all your tools? A good tool organizer should be able to contain the maximum number of your implements without taking up too much space in your working space.
• Additional functions: This covers all the bonus features that your organizer could have, like a toolbox that comes with an inbuilt flashlight or a utility belt that doubles as a measure. Such bonus features could help you limit the number of tools you need to carry while working on your projects. Below are the best 3D printed tool organizers.

1. Ottobox

 

You can add or change the functionality of the OttoBox, a desktop tool organizer. Although the developer originally intended it for tools and accessories for 3D printers, you can make tweaks to keep other tools. A drawer, a few compartments, and SD card storage slots are included in the design. To hold a notebook and a hygrometer, which monitors the amount of water vapor in the air, a craftsman has made changes. With this upgrade, it is the ideal mate for a 3D printer. 

This model was designed by rotto. The model was posted on Printables and Thingiverse. Almost 1,000 individuals have downloaded this design over the two websites thus far, and 7 creators have uploaded their prints.

2. The Honeycomb

A hexagonal honeycomb is ultimately the best solution to fit the largest area with the smallest perimeter, according to Thomas Hales, the mathematician who ultimately proved the conjecture. This means that a bee may store more honey in a given volume while using less energy to create a structure to hold it. Hence, Darwin was correct. Building utilizing hexagons has several advantages besides only saving space. With six short walls around each "tube" when stacked together, hexagons fill spans in an offset pattern, providing buildings a high compression strength. 

Moreover, beehives are good at dissipating heat, which keeps the waxy structure from melting on hot days. Whereas few wasp species store honey, they use hexagonal cells to construct their nests and gain the same advantages. If the honeycomb design is successful for the beehive, it will be successful for your tools. This print is a fantastic option for numerous workstations because of its exceptional adaptability and abundance of user feedback. 

Although printing this model takes a while, it is worthwhile. Just ask the several makers who provided the designer with numerous favorable opinions. Designed and uploaded to Printables by Guillaume Gendron, this model was downloaded more than 2800 times and had 28 shared makes.

3. Soldering Station

All your soldering tips, wire spools, wire strippers, tweezers, and other tools are precisely stored in this soldering station. You can print just the components required to keep the tools you want nearby because the organizer is somewhat modular. The base, drawer, spool axle, and arms are some of the components that make up this station. The maker adjusts the infill and support settings for the pieces accordingly. Make sure the base doesn't warp during printing because this could prevent other sections from moving freely. This model was designed by H5Labs and uploaded to Thingiverse. There are over 18200 reported downloads of this model.

4. Wall-Mounted Modular Rail System

You can organize and arrange your equipment however you like with this wall-mounted modular rail system. Utilize one of the tool holders already available or create your own, then insert it into the rail system. This gives the tool organizer a lot of flexibility. Depending on the tools you wish to keep, you may choose which holders to put on the rail from various parts made for particular equipment. You can also construct several rail networks close to your work location for the various stations. You will have easy access to all necessary tools in this manner. 

The manufacturer is still adding new holders for the system to the model. This model is available on Printables,  and Thingiverse, and it was designed and uploaded there by bitsplusatoms.  On Printables, eight creators have shared their prints, while Thingiverse users have shared three makes and seven remixes.

5. Skådis Pegboard

Like many other organizers, this one also lets you hang and store your tools. Still, the key distinction is that it utilizes an Ikea Skdis pegboard and holder attachments with hooks. So, you won't need to bother about installing several hooks for all of your equipment. The design is a collection of various hooks, holders, and containers. You may easily arrange and shift them around to suit your preferences. Create and print your own if you can't find the right holder in the selection. CSD_Salzburg designed this model; it was uploaded to Thingiverse. This model has had over 54,000 downloads to date, 15 successful makes, and about 100 remixes.

6. Cricut Tool Holder

The Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore are particularly beloved by the maker community. These machines require a variety of tools, such as blades, tips, markers, and pens, because they operate with hundreds of different materials. Some Cricut machines have dedicated storage areas for various tools, but for improved visibility and accessibility, why not print this Cricut tool organizer? When you're inspired or in the zone of creating, don't let lost tools get in the way. You may keep everything related to the Cricut in this organizer. This model of the Cricut tool holder was designed by bitsplusatoms and added to Printables, Thingiverse. Six users of Thingiverse posted remixes, while 21 manufacturers shared their prints between the two websites.

7. Desktop Tool Holder

This sleek design will hold down the fort on your desk or workbench, housing a wide range of tools or possibly other helpful desktop items like pencils or glue. Users are content with this design even though it takes a while to build and uses a lot of filament. Moreover, the designer provides a "lightweight" variant that uses less filament than the original. The designer of this model is rynil2000. This model is available on Thingiverse. There have been over 830 likes, and 12 makes for this organizer.

8. Multi-Tool Holder

This design of tool organizer is incredibly adaptable and can hold a range of instruments, even accessories like glue sticks and tweezers. To help you visualize how the work would look in its entirety, the artist has included a useful collection of images that demonstrate the piece's components and how it is put together. You need nuts and screws for assembly (M3). MosaicManufacturing is the creator of this model. You may buy the model at MyMiniFactory. This organizer has received over 1,440 downloads and 15,400 views as of right now.

9. Wall Mountable Tool Holder

This mountable holder was created with 3D printing equipment in mind, but it can also hold a lot of other things. Friction-fitted hangers were used when printing it in ABS. Despite the lengthy print time, the design has received much favorable feedback, indicating that users are satisfied with it. Designrama created this model, which is available on Thingiverse. This design has received over 15,100 downloads and has been printed 13 times!

Sort Out Your Appliances With a 3D-Printed Tool Organizer

3D printing your tools is a great idea, but when you have too many tools and you need to organize them, 3D printing the tool organizers is an even better idea. You can design something on your own or look for some on STL file-sharing platforms. When it comes to tool organizers, you have options that you can mount on your wall, there are designs you can attach to a rail that you can move across a room, there are designs that you can keep on your desktop, and there are ones that you can fold away to save space. 

One of the most critical requirements of a tool organizer is that it should save space and not use up too much space. If you are going to learn how to design them yourself, head over to SelfCAD and have a look at the interactive tutorials.

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