Gridfinity Universal Ratchet Tray - 3/8 Inch

This Model

This model is for 3/8 Inch Ratchets. It uses the my new half-grid bottom which allows for use on standard Gridfinity bases while allowing placement options in 21x21mm increments, giving you 4 times the placement options as the standard bottom. See the details listed below for more information and I hope you enjoy this model as much as the other Makers who have changed the way they organize their tools with these sets, Including myself.

 

The other ratchet sizes

½ Inch Ratchet Tray
¼ Inch Ratchet Tray

 

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The Gridfinity Universal Toolbox Collection

 

Use the link above to browse the growing collection of my trays If you have a tray you would like made, please let me know in a DM and I will add it to the list.

 

Let me know if you have any issues with any of your tools not fitting a tray, let me know so I can resolve it and keep my trays fully universal.

 

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Intro to my universal trays

I was tired of trays for specific socket sets or tools (or just had no labels and was way too condensed). So I made a simple model and expanded it to fit any possible size while still being 100% click and print. This setup sacrifices some space saving but maximizes visibility and simplicity. Enjoy, rate, and let me know if there are any issues not noted. If you find you need a specific size or item I don't have here, let me know. Lastly let me know if there are any improvements you would like to see made.

 

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Features

• fit virtually any set OR random pile of tools -you measure your own and print the appropriate tray pieces
• based on Gridfinity standard - will fit all standard sized Gridfinity bases
• 6x2mm magnet inserts. help keep the tray from coming out of their spot in the grid
• Fake-A-Magnet - A functional replacement for magnets - pin insert to hold the tray down
• optional V2 - Snap Fit Labels - Doesn't require magnets or glue, Stays secure (and still removable) with the new H-clip.
• half-size bottom grid - Some of my trays required half-sized grids to save on space and not waste filament. I came up with a mini-grid that allows for half size grid utilization while still fitting a standard GF base - you can still use regular GF trays along side my Half-Grid trays.
• Check out my "lowest profile possible" Gridfinity base if you are in need of a good base with the magnet inserts. see details below in the base plate instruction.

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Instructions

1. download and open the profile using Bambu Studio (or your preferred slicers for 3mf print files like Orca Slicer).
2. Count your how many 3/8" (Inch) Ratchets you have

3. Add a new empty plate and select it

    

4. Right click on the 3/8" (inch) Ratchet head and clone the number that is needed

    

5. Measure the handle diameter at its widest point

    

6. Right click on and clone the appropriate sized handle tray for each Ratchet to the same new plate as before.

   1. NOTE: each tray is labeled to hold up to the labeled size handle. if you find your handle exactly the same size as labeled it should still fit. Let me know if your handle size is barely outside the limit and I may create another tray to fill the size gaps for a closer fit for each handle.

       

7. Click Organize, Slice, then Print!

   NOTE: Don't forget to set your printer profile and build plate

 

 

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Blank Spots? No Problem

1. You can use this Filler inserts model with the plate of your choice to have a professional finished look to your drawers. It will cap all the blank spots on your grids and can make for a lot of fun with color combinations and patterns.

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Labeling

1. go to my profile or click the link here to find the V2 - Snap Fit Labels, premade with an exhausting amount of common sizes (took a while making them all). They are very easy to print, use only one color change, and snap fit together. Let me know if you don't see your size available or if you have a whole set of a specific size type that I am missing.
   

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MAGNETS

1. If you wish to use magnets or my Print-A-Magnet magnet replacement to secure the trays, use the Secure-A-Magnet plate.
2. Clone just a couple of the magnet securing inserts to test the fit, and print.

3. Insert the key in the desired position based on where in the grid it will sit. If they are a tight fit and not seated all the way, turn the tray upright and use a hard flat surface to press harder to get them to seat all the way in. The fit should be tight, if it is loose then the magnets will be loose.

    

   Resizing: If you find the fit loose or cannot fit them at all, resize the insert X and Y axis only(not Z), up or down by 0.05mm. once the fit is good, clone as many as you need (# of trays X magnets per tray)

    

4. Insert your magnets or Print-A-Magnet then press or drop it into the Grid

 

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Thanks for printing!