Universal Socket Tray-upright-Standard GF base

Thank you everyone for the boosts, Downloads, and prints. I have updated these a lot and have posted a different Version with a huge change in the bottom base! This model is the standard base and is still useful, however I encourage you to check out the new half-grid base for yourself (see below link to the universal toolbox collection).

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INITIAL NOTES

This model set is for upright storage of sockets from 12-39mm in diameter and uses the standard 42x42mm grid base. For other sizes and tray options see my collection below. including a halfgrid-based system that allowed for 4 times the placement options and saves space and filament.

I will eventualy return to this model and update them as needed with more sizes for the standard based option, however that is a lower priority with the new bottom grid i create being a great feature for socket trays.

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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. Take note of the current socket length(height standing). If this height +10mm is taller than or equal to your storage drawer height, you will have to either choose a deeper drawer or go to the horizontal sets listed above. If you use a deep drawer, there is no limit on height, but you will probably want to utilize all the magnet slots to prevent tipping of the trays if you are putting in deep heavy sockets. If your set is close to the height limit (socket height + 10mm), you can do a test print of one single tray and test it with the socket in it while inserted in a Gridfinity grid base of your choosing . NOTE: you can find a skeletonized version of the Gridfinity grid that removes a few mm from the grid base if you are close to fitting and don't want to go to horizontal. 
   NOTE: If you use a deep drawer, there is no limit on height, but you will probably want to utilize all the magnet slots to prevent tipping of the trays.
    
3. measure your Socket diameter (do not use the socket size printed on the socket as the size you use to select a tray)
   
    
4. round the diameter up to the nearest whole number (ex. like the above, anything between 17.01-18.00mm goes to 18mm)
    
5. Add a new empty plate and select it
   
    
6. Right click on the model for the needed size (in this ex. its 18mm) and hit clone, it should clone to the selected empty plate
   
7. Repeat for all socket sizes needed, click the organize plate button, and then print.
   
    

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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. (send me DMs if you find some sizes that you needed made so I can fill the gaps)
   

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MAGNETS

Try out my Print-A-Magnet magnet replacement. Maybe you'll prefer them instead of real magnets.

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If you made it down here and feel inclined to browse my (newly growing) collection, you might find something you want. That's what we are all here for anyways!

Thanks for printing!

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