Dual-Use Build Plate Tray / Stand: Support+Storage

Dual-Use Build Plate Tray: Flat Support + Vertical Storage

Nowhere to set your giant build plate when there’s still a print attached?

This build plate tray is designed to solve that exact problem. It gives you a stable place to set a large build plate flat while a print is still attached, then lets you store the empty plate vertically when you need your bench space back.

The open-frame design also leaves room underneath, so tools, parts, tape, scrapers, or whatever else is already on your bench do not have to be cleared out first. You can still reach under the tray whether the plate is resting flat or standing upright.

I made this for crowded workspaces where the build plate is too big to casually set down, especially when a tall or delicate print is still attached.

Features

• Holds large build plates flat with a print still attached
• Stores empty build plates vertically to save space
• Open center and raised legs leave usable space underneath
• Stable ring-style support design
• Works well for oversized plates, H series plates, A2L plates, and all other build plates
• Useful for cooling, print removal, cleanup, staging, and storage
• Prints without supports
• Scale any way you want!

How to Use

For flat usage, place the tray on your bench and set the build plate across the top. This keeps the plate elevated and gives you clearance underneath.

For vertical usage, place the empty build plate into the upper ring slots. This gets the plate off the table surface while keeping it easy to grab.

Print Notes

This model is intended to print as one piece.

Recommended settings:

• Material: PLA, PETG, or similar
• Supports: No
• Infill: 15–25% should be fine for normal use
• Walls: 3+ walls recommended
• Layer height: 0.24 mm works well
• Orientation: Print upside down as provided

PLA is fine for general use, but PETG may be a better choice if your workspace gets warm or if you want a bit more toughness.

Fit Notes

This was designed around large printer plates and a crowded bench setup. It should work with many flat build plates, but check your plate size and slot fit before relying on it with a heavy or delicate print.

Safety Note

Do not use this with a very hot build plate straight off the printer if your material may soften from heat. Let the plate cool enough before setting it on the tray, especially if printed in PLA. Print in PETG or ABS/ASA for greater heat tolerance.