Gridfinity 1x2 Ender 3 Tool Holder

The Lore

I was looking for any method to keep my tools neat and organized while also preventing them from getting knocked over completely. I also wanted them nearby and ready to go at a moment's notice.

I wasn't happy with any designs--I couldn't help but wonder….what if I just designed something myself? It turns out I kinda did that at one point!

I am not great at modelling but I did have my remix I was already happy with! So I took that and realized the base had too big of a footprint. I combined it with the Gridfinity system and here we are!

I took my remixed Tool Stand into TinkerCAD, cut off the base, and combined it with the 1x2 Gridfinity adapter. I glued in magnets to the base of the newly printed Tool Stand, and now had a strong magnetic system combined with the Sidecar Baseplate and now nothing can stop me!

Print Suggestions / Instructions

I printed this with 10% Gyroid infill in Cura. Supports needed for the overhang of the tool guide. You have to print it vertically due to the Gridfinity base. 

HOWEVER, I added a Support Blocker/Eraser (E) > Modify Setting for Overlap > Infill Mesh Only > Removed All Other Settings with the (-) > Change Settings > Add only Infill Density > Set to 100% around the tool area for strength. 

I also added another Support Blocker/Eraser from the top of the Gridfinity base to the bottom of the buildplate, to block any support material for being printed around the base--it's just not necessary. Setting for that is add the right shape of the Support Blocker/Eraser (E) > Don't Support Overlaps. If you do this, be careful not to block the support material from forming for the tool guide.

Otherwise print with standard/your normal settings.

Here is the credit where its due:

• ZachFreedman/VoidStarLabs for the Gridfinity system - https://thangs.com/designer/ZackFreedman 
• butch52 on Thingiverse for the original Tool Stand - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3472031
• atucom on Printables for the 1x2 Gridfinity Adapter - https://www.printables.com/model/226535 
• uigghjghjlghjghghj on Thangs for the Gridfinity Ender 3 Baseplate Sidecar - https://thangs.com/designer/uigghjghjlghjghghj/3d-model/Gridfinity%20Ender%203%20Baseplate%20Sidecar-61668 

Any questions/comments/concerns, leave a comment!

Print Settings

Printer:

Creality Ender 3

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes (see notes)

Resolution:

.2 Layer Height

Infill:

10% Gyroid

Filament:

Paramount 3D

Cadet Blue PLA