Universal Socket Tray Upright - Space Savers Set

This Model

This model is for sockets from 12-51mm in certain ranges to save space on the grid. Please review the instruction for how the system works before you print off too many or if you are confused. This set sacrifices the ability to Inidividually move every single socket but saves .5 to 1 grid per tray used. It is used in combination with the standard spaced Standing set here to make trays where individual trays do not waste space. PLEASE LET ME KNOW if something is confusing in the instructions, I will help you out and rework my instructions as needed. It makes sense to me only because I wrote it.

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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 -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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Note: the example images may not match the specific model you are on

Instructions: This is the Space Saver expansion that covers specific ranges noted below, see my Universal tool box collection for several tray options between 12-80mm diameter, and options for standing or horizontal trays for anything not covered in this set.
 

SIZING OPTION REFERENCE

1. Start from your Largest Diameter sockets to measure for this set!
   *You will need to do a little bit of planning with this set to maximized your space. and hopefully my guide will help you along the way to minimize the need for any “wrong tray” reprints! If you are using this set I recommend just printing one at a time as you go. This will allow you to decide exactly which trays you want to use as you organize and prevent the need for printing “spare” trays.
    
2. 51mm double (Saves .5 grid): sockets 47mm - 51mm, only print if you have 2 sockets between 48mm and 51mm. Repeat as needed until you only have one socket remaining. Print a Single Tray for the remaining Single socket 48-51mm.
    
3. 47mm triple(Saves 1 grid): For sockets between 39-47mm, Print one tray for your largest socket up to 47mm, then Fill in the other two slots with the next socket in line. Print an additional tray until you either have only one socket left above 39mm, Or you have filled a slot with a socket below 39mm.
    
4. Sizes 34 - 39mm: Print single trays of the appropriate size
    
5. 33mm Triple(saves .5): You should only print this tray if you have 3 sockets above 29mm up to 33mm to fill this tray. If you only fill two of the slots within the size range, this tray will not save you space as the next size down saves more.
    
6. 29mm Double(Saves .5): for sockets that need a size 20-29mm tray, if you have an even number of sockets, divide by two and print that number, if you have an odd number include the extra one into your count as an additional tray and fill the spare slot with the first socket below <19mm.
    
7. sockets above 12mm and up to 20mm, Print singles or Doubles (as preferred) from the standard spaced set
    
8. 12mm Triple (Saves .5 grid): For every 3 sockets you have (that you want in a row) that are 12mm or less, print one of these trays. If you have 1 or 2 sockets left, you can either print one of these with extra slots spare, or move over to the standing set with Standard spacing and print a single or double as needed.

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How to Measure

1. measure your Socket diameter (DO NOT USE the socket size printed on the socket to select a tray)

   
   

    

2. round the diameter up to the nearest whole number (ex. anything between 17.01-18.00mm goes to 18mm)

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Spacer Inserts

While not needed, they fill out the extra space for your sockets as you lower the size along the double and triple trays so your sockets don't slide around in the tray like a pinball. I would only print the spacers once you finalize your layout to know which ones you need.

Simply measure the socket you want the spacer for, and print the closest size from the measuremnet rounded up to the nearest whole number just as you measure for the trays.

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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 by 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

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 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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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 it into the Grid

   

   

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

Thanks for printing!