Organizing Bins w/ French Cleat

Summary

This is a set of bins that are designed to hang on a wall with a french cleat system. It's 100% 3D printed, doesn't require supports, but will require a little super glue and a few screws to mount to a wall. I designed this to organize various items at my workbench for easy access with all stored items visible. The bins move freely so they can be rearranged or pulled down to access items within very easily. The model is parametric and was designed using Fusion360. I've added the Fusion file for anyone who would like to create their own sizes. The print profile has several different pre-created bins of varying sizes for those who don't have Fusion or simply want a quick print. I published the Copic marker holder in a separate post. It can be found here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1172804-copic-marker-french-cleat#profileId-1181337

Printing Notes

All dimensions in the print profile are Width x Height (how deep the bin is) x Length (how far from the wall the bin reaches out). The printing profile is set to print with a 0.6mm line width. You are welcome to change this back to default, however, a 0.4mm nozzle will print a 0.6mm line width perfectly. I've switched almost all of my printing to a 0.6mm line width as it provides the same 1.2mm total wall thickness but with only two passes instead of 3. You get the same strength for less printing time. Or you can add a 3rd wall and get more strength for the same amount of print time. 

Assembly/Hanging

The top cleat needs to be glued to the bin. There is a small cutout in the top of the bin and a matching “bump” on the top cleat to center the top cleat on the bin. Each bin will need a top cleat if you plan to hang it. I separated the top cleat and the bin for two reasons. First, is layer line orientation. Printed separately, I was able to get the layer lines to run perpendicular to the force applied to the part making it stronger. Secondly, this saves filament. The lower cleats have countersunk holes to allow for tapered, “conical” shaped screw heads (flat heads most likely won't fit). I strongly recommend using a level when mounting the lower cleat to the wall and when mounting more than one lower cleat in a line to make sure the two cleats line up. 

Durability

I have not tested these with any meaningful amount of weight. I designed them to hold fly tying materials which are not very heavy. These were not designed to hold significant weight (though the exact weight limit is uncertain). Fill them with caution if you plan to store heavier items in them. On the taller bins I did add a back support at the bottom of each bin. This provides support so the bin doesn't “rotate” toward the wall and put undue strain on the cleat system. The shorter bins don't need this. 

Fusion360 File

I've added notes to the parameters to help direct you to the changes you want to make. If you change the size of the bin you will need to modify the Hexagon Extrusion to keep the same pattern. Just select or deselect any of the hexagons you don't want extruded to match your bin size. Both the Hexagon Sketch and Extrusion are labeled in the design history bar at the bottom. Finally, if you reduce the bin depth, you need to make sure the bottom cleat doesn't conflict with the wall supports on the back of the bins.

If you have any issues, please let me know. Otherwise, enjoy!