Gridfinity Blank Cap - Filler - 1x1.5 to 3x3

Over 2500 reported Universal Tool Tray plates successfully printed and almost 6000 downloads as of 12/25, Thank you all!

 

FINALLY! You can fill in all your blank spots of varying sizes, This set includes the same half-grid base a my universal socket trays but is compatible in standard scenarios as well. Please glance at the notes below for additional details. If you came here from my other model of the 1x1 and smaller Gridfinity blanks/caps, you already know why you are here! 

Thanks for printing and as always, let me know if there are any issues

 

This specific set of larger than 1x1 pieces will allow you to “realign” your blanks or tool trays as needed without the need for multiple smaller .5x1s and 1x1s. Instead you can just print a 1.5x1 or larger as needed up to a 3x3 grid cap.

 

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The Gridfinity Universal Toolbox Collection |

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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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About This Model

I made this to fill in empty grid spaces in my tool box. Putting the top surface down to the build plate allows the build plate pattern to be the “Top surface” and is the only visible side when inserted. This comes out really well when done right. My profiles have a very slow first layer and that makes the “top surface” very effective with plate patterns. Whether you only need a couple or you need well over 100 of these, They really make the grid base have a “finished” look vs having base plate showing all over.

 

I have printed with several types of filament to test different effects such as the Bambu Lab 3d effects sheets. Which works well in good lighting, however my garage doesn't have great lighting so I ended up on Black PLA with the textured build plate. This comes out really clean looking and looks way better than leaving random empty spots on the grid. Also it makes putting spare tools I don't have trays for, not look so tacky since it's a finished flat platform.

 

random person: why is there all these weird half sizes, isn't Gridfinity just whole numbers?……..Why thank you for asking!

I made a half-grid based Gridfinity Universal Toolbox Collection and it works really well for the trays I have made so far(plenty more to work on), but this means I need half grids available as fillers as will so that when you inevitably have several socket that require the half grid trays, you can fill in the blanks appropriately.

 

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Base Tray

 

All Baseplates - Low Profile - With magnet insert - All sizes with profiles for A1, X1/P1, and A1 mini

 

Half-Size grid - Low Profile - filler baseplates - These are .5 x 1-6, used for filling spaces in the drawer that didn't fit a full grid. Particularly useful with my half-sized grid based trays that can lock these in place with another grid but can be used as side fillers as well. fill them with my .5x1 blank covers to give it a finished look if wanted.

 

I created a specific base for my use case to get the lowest profile POSSIBLE. This maximizes the vertical space available for your tools while in the trays. It is a just standard Gridfinity tray but cut as low as possible while still having the magnet slots available. I appreciate everyone who wants to take a look and use it for these trays but my base tray is not a requirement. Any tray can be used especially if you already have a system so do not feel like you need to switch over unless my tray provides something that you need. (such as the magnet inserts, less filament, or the lowered profile compared to stock).

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Magnets

I don't see many scenarios you would use magnets for these caps, but if you do want to use them, follow below.

1. If you wish to use 6x2 magnets or my Print-A-Magnet magnet replacement to secure the trays better, use the Secure-A-Magnet plate.
2. Clone just a couple 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. If you find the fit loose or cannot fit them at all, resize the insert X and Y axis, up or down by 0.05mm. Once the fit is good, clone many as you need (# of trays X magnets per tray)

4. Insert your 6x2 magnets or Print-A-Magnet then press it into the Grid

 

Thanks for printing!