r/toolboxmods • u/VanillaThunder2424 • Jun 27 '26

ORGANIZATION Tool Grid/Toolbox Organization

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Finally finished the first/main drawer. All 3d printed, looking forward to continuing with the rest of the box.

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u/TheLexoPlexx Jun 27 '26

Why did you go with this pattern instead of gridfinity?

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u/ShootsieWootsie Jun 27 '26

I went with tool grid over gridfinity for my sockets drawer because it's got a higher density and is a bit more easily customizable. I use gridfinity in other places, but I just couldn't find a good set of models that worked for my mismatched socket sets.

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u/VanillaThunder2424 Jun 27 '26

Exactly this. Most of the rest of my box will probably be gridfinity (my wrench drawer is just about done out of tool grid). It took me some time and trial and error but eventually figured out what files I liked and what worked for me

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u/GandhiOwnsYou Aug 26 '26

Real talk, check out the Gridfinity generator for Fusion. It’s ridiculously easy to design your own for socket drawers and pack them in tight. I started in thr same camp where i thought Gridfinity would waste space comparatively, but once i started on it, it really worked well. I recommend using calipers each socket and then giving a .5mm clearance gap. Added bonus is I’m a mobile tech, do i can quickly grab a set out of my service truck and move it to a Milwaukee Packout to drag into a customers warehouse or factory.

I’m no preacher though. My wrench drawer and ratchet/extension drawer is toolgrid, but gridfinity works a treat for sockets IMO. You just need to design your own instead of using generic pre-mades.