There are many great models online for gridfinity socket organizers, but my toolbox is small, so I needed them to be as space-efficient as possible. This is my take on space-efficient socket organizers. I had to make some compromises on the text for the ¼" drive holders, but I think they turned out alright, all things considered. If you're curious why some sizes are missing, it's because these are the sizes included in the socket set I own. Update - I have also posted 1-row versions of these socket holders! Links are at the bottom of this page!
I have included files with the 3/8" and ½" drive holders split so they can be printed on 220mm x 220mm print beds. If you plan to print these split models, I strongly suggest printing the “Dovetail Test Print” file first to ensure your printer’s tolerances will allow for assembly. If the tolerances are too tight when you print the dovetail test, you won't be able to assemble the final models. Please save yourself some filament and print this test model first! If you're unable to assemble the dovetail test print, spend some time tuning your printer before printing the socket holders. I designed these with a 0.2mm tolerance, so a reasonably well-tuned printer should be capable of printing them successfully. The dovetail test print doubles as a bit holder, so you can still get some use out of it.
The hole sizes are 1mm larger in diameter than my DeWalt sockets. Sockets from other manufacturers may be too large to fit. I'd hate for anyone to waste hundreds of grams of filament printing the holders only to find out their sockets don't fit! I strongly suggest printing the six different hole test print files to ensure your sockets will fit. It only takes about 65g of filament to print all six test files. The 3/8" and ½" hole test prints will need to be rotated 45 degrees to fit on a 220mm x 220mm print bed.
The labels are printed separately and glued onto the socket holders. I was able to print them with a 0.4mm nozzle and a 0.2mm layer height. I changed filament color after layer 3 (0.6mm). The 3/8" and ½" labels will also need to be rotated 45 degrees to fit on a 220mm x 220mm print bed.
Print Settings:
- Layer Height: 0.2mm
- Wall Line Count: 3
- Top Layers: 4
- Bottom Layers: 3
- Infill: 15% Gyroid
I was having issues with the corners warping, so I used a skirt with 10 lines and a distance of 0.0mm. I chose this method instead of a brim because it eliminates the brim between the grid lines. If you are concerned about warping or experiencing similar issues, you might want to give this a try. I’ve included a screenshot of the skirt settings for reference.
If you decide to print these and have a chance, please leave a review! If you have any issues or questions, leave a comment and I will do my best to address it for you!
Update! I have posted single row variants of these socket holders! Links below!
Space Efficient Socket Holders - Gridfinity
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Hobby & Makers / Organizers
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Half Inch Imperial Socket Holder.stlDEFAULT
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Half Inch Split Imperial Socket Holder Right Side.stl
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Half Inch Split Imperial Socket Holder Left Side.stl
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Half Inch Metric Socket Holder.stl
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Half Inch Split Metric Socket Holder Right Side v1.stl
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Three Eighths Imperial Socket Holder.stl
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Quarter Inch Imperial Socket Holder.stl
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Quarter Inch Metric Socket Organizer.stl
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Three Eighths Imperial Label.stl
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Half Inch Metric Holes Test Print.stl
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Quarter Inch Metric Holes Test Print v2.stl
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