Category: Organization
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Logical DeskBox
Desk essentials, organized and within reach. Small items have a way of taking over a workspace — pens, earbuds, glasses, sticky notes, charging accessories, and all the everyday things you reach for repeatedly throughout the day. Before long, the desk feels cluttered even when nothing major is out of place. Click here to download STL…
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Toilet Paper Holder 2
This is one of those designs that only exists because something quietly changed in the real world. Over the last few years, toilet paper manufacturers have been steadily shrinking the inner cardboard core. That doesn’t sound like a big deal… until you realize that a lot of holders (especially simple or minimalist ones) rely on…
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Logical Wall Mounted Spool Storage
I’ve been wanting a better way to organize my filament spools for ages — one that keeps them visible, tidy, expandable, and right on the wall where I can grab what I need without digging through bins or shelves. Click here to download STL (Affiliate Link)
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StashHanger 2.0
I created my original StashHanger more than a year ago, and I really liked it, but I always knew it could be better. And, this is it… a collapsible, 3-container, full-size hanger that provides some storage space that could be used for all sorts of purposes. It is a fun hiding place for valuables or…
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Mini eShelf
As anyone who follows me knows, I have a line of faceplate accessories called WallMatePlate that allows you to get extra functionality out of your electrical outlet and wall switch plates. But I stumbled across this idea on a shopping site and I thought it was quite clever in its simplicity. So I designed my…
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Lockable USB Cable Clasp Version 2.0
I didn’t really need this design, but it always bothered me that my earlier version was so difficult to print – or, rather, the built-in support was so difficult to remove. So I made a complete redesign that does not require any support. Much better. Click here to download STL (Affiliate Link)
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Logical Crate System
I designed freezer crates a few years ago, and they have served me (and some other people) well. But it always bothered me that a) the crates were not 100% printed. And, b) in order to make those crates, I used a vinyl slat from Home Depot that not everyone had access to. The slats…
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PocketBagCard – Credit Card Sized Bag Holder
I am not obsessed with my dogs but I really really really enjoy them. So whenever I get a chance to design and 3d print something that makes my world with them better I jump on it. And, to that end, I have created a creditcard-sized dog bag dispenser. It is great for dog owners…
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SpringDock Phone Holder
I kept seeing videos on Instragram about clamping phone holders for cars that looked really slick. And, I thought, I need to make a 3d printable version of that… Click here to download STL (Affiliate Link) The files for this are currently available on Thangs.com at https://than.gs/m/1256833
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Dispenser System
This is a functional and fully printable (no fasteners or hardware required) dispensing mechanism. It is designed for Kirkland Dog Biscuits sold through Costco but could be used in many other dog biscuits and other applications. I have also included a small printable box that can be printed in quantity and filled with candy or…
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Lipstick on the Wall
I design and print probably three times as many things as I post, often because I feel there will not be a huge audience for some of the things I design, and other times, it is just a matter of not having enough time in the day to document and post them. This one would…
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Pill Dropper
It has been a bit of an ongoing thing for me, trying to find a way to quietly and easily get a Tylenol in the middle of the night. I think I finally have it figured out and here is my solution…
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Fold-out Hooks for WallMatePlate
After creating the fold-out hooks for my ClampDock system, I realized this would be a good addition to the WallPlateMate system as well. So here it is… Click here to download STL (Affiliate Link)
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Small Boxes
I have always been the type of person who likes small boxes and storage cases. I recently designed a nice, simple enclosure system that lends itself well to making small containers (boxes) with sliding, locking lids. And, so far, I have made quite a few variants…
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ClampDock System
Click here to download STL (Affiliate Link) I wanted to extend my workspace by clamping onto the edge of my desk. But I did not want to make another screw clamp-style accessory. Nothing wrong with screw clamps, but I don’t like them. I decided early on that I wanted my design to be adjustable, modular…
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Modular Scalable Filament Swatch System
Click here to download STL (Affiliate Link) So I didn’t have much interest in printing filament samples (swatches) for many years because I didn’t like swatch systems that I saw. I also used only 1 or 2 brands of filament initially too which meant there was not so much to keep track of. But that…
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USB Drive Rack
I don’t know if it is just me or not but I have a lot of USB Drives but can’t seem to find one when I need them, so I decided to make a rack for them. But I did not want to make “just another rack”. I wanted to make a rack that had…
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Eyewear Stands
Click here to download STL (Affiliate Link) I always have a lot of eyewear lying around and until now never had a way to organize in a way that I liked. For some time now I have known that hanging glasses vertically was the best way (in my opinion) to keep them at the ready.…
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Eyewear Case
I really like making cases for things but I have not done it for a while. I recently remembered an old eyewear case project I started about 3 years ago and decided I should revisit it. In fact, the design I made then was still pretty good. I made a few tweaks and here it…
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Shoulder Bag Hanger
In the course of researching the belt hanger for my wife, I saw a shoulder bag hanger that I thought was interesting and a good solution for storing shoulder bags. This is my take on that…
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Belt Hanger
My wife recently requested a belt hanger similar to one she had seen online and here it is…
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Lid Stack Hanger
A simple design but so effective at getting those pot lids organized.
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Wine Stackers – Folding Stackable Wine Crate
I needed to create some flexible wine storage a while back and created these… folding, stackable, wine stackers (crates) that you can stack and scale as needed. These are really version 2.0 as I redesigned them recently with improved geometry, assembly and size, making them much stronger and easier to use.
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Modular Hanging Soap Trays
As you probably know, if my wife asks for something 3D printed, I make it happen. And, this is one of those things. A snap-together modular soap tray system for the shower. This is designed to hold multiple bars of soap and additional shower paraphernalia without using suction cups. Instead, I have made a top…
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Key Blocks
While the use of physical keys seems to be declining, I sure have a lot of them lying around. And, it was a bit of a nagging issue for me because I really didn’t have a way to organize those stray keys until now… Key Blocks!
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Golf Anyone…
Now I know golf is as much a game of style as it is a game of sport but for those willing to break from tradition, the use of 3D printed accessories can add convenience and organization to the traditional pocket filled with balls, tees and markers. So to that end here are a few…
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Tweezer Tower 2.0
I made a tweezer holder (aka Tweezer Tower) for my wife a few years ago and she loves it but it always bothered me that it was not more than it was. Well, I finally revisited it and here it is…
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Backup TP Holder
Free to download on thangs.com from July 5 to July 11, 2024 Another design made at my wife’s request… she saw something like this at a friend’s house and asked me to make it. It is a hook onto the tank spare toilet paper holder so you always have a backup ready. Especially good for…
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Pen Tower Silent Spinning Fidget
I was working on a new version of the Tweezer Tower for my wife and as I created a new spinning base I could not resist the temptation to divert to something fun for me… the spinning Pen Holder (Tower) Fidget. It is nice to play with while concentrating at my desk. And, it keeps…
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StashHanger
This is a fun idea I had and I think it has practical application. Use the space under clothes hangers (inside hung garments) for storage or safekeeping of valuables. I am thinking of a passport, credit cards, cash, keys, etcetera. Check it out…
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Tool Blocks
I always seem to have more tools than places to put them and those pesky hand tools that do not store well in a drawer are the most problematic. So I decided I needed to come up with a tool storage system aimed mostly at those hand tools like pliers, diagonal cutters, strippers, crimpers, etcetera.…
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WallPlateMate™
See wallplatemate.com for more product information. So this is a big one for me… It has evolved out of a few simple ideas and has become a lot of different parts that all work together to make my life better. And, I hope it will for you too. I originally started out trying to create…
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Make-Up Sponge Holder Set
My wife uses these small sponges for washing off her make-up (I think), and needed a way to hold them (both wet and dry). They come compressed in packs of 50 pieces or so and those dry ones need to be kept away from the wet one that is in use. And, when not in…
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Kallax Drawer Trays
This is a sliding tray that rides on the Ikea Kallax drawer walls and is also convertible into an organizer sitting inside the Kallax drawer. But the main point of it is that this 275mm tray is printable on a 200mm bed.
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380mm Lazy Susan Printed on a 220mm Bed!!
One of my key design strategies is breaking everything down into small design challenges and in doing so even the biggest project becomes tackleable. When I first created my Lazy Susan mechanisms I wanted one bigger than my print bed allowed but that seemed too challenging so I ended up settling for 330mm diameter on…
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20xxx Series Cases
Similar to my 1060 series cases, these cases are modular and many of the parts are interchangeable. All components are printed (no screws, pins or other hardware needed). The parts snap together and make a fairly durable case of random things.
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1060 Series Cases
I wanted to design a small case to store clean disposable face masks and ended up making a series of cases. The smallest one is fun for your pocket or on a key chain. The middle size is suitable for holding credit card-sized items. The cases print really well and snap together easily. All the…
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Modular Remote Control Holders
These holders slide together into endless configurations for all your various remote controls. They can also be used for other similar-sized objects like eyeglasses for example.
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Salt and Pepper Caddy
Not too much to say about this product. Simply design, simple to print. I designed it for my favourite grinders so hopefully yours are the same size or smaller. To make it easier getting everything out to my barbecue. The adjustable OXO grinders are fantastic. A standard 6oz Watson sauce bottle fits but loosely.
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Tweezer Tower
The lipstick holder I made a few weeks back was such a big hit with my wife she asked for a tweezer holder. She has more small tweezers, scissors and other instruments than seem reasonable and the holder is needed.
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Lipstick Tray
My wife had a tray full of lipsticks and asked me if I could help organize it for her. I never miss an opportunity to print something for her as it seems to make the fact that I have a printer running nearly 24/7 more acceptable to her when I make things for her.
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Split Ring for Keys
I designed this just for fun but they work quite well also. I was interested in seeing how to print two components together without them bonding. I used a 0.2mm print layer and a 0.2mm gap between the two rings. They stick together but don’t fuse together and can be pried apart quite easily. Nozzle…
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A3S Cable Chains
I designed this from the ground up as a learning exercise as much as anything else. And, honestly just because it seemed like a fun project. I had no cable chain experience before making this so I am not sure exactly how the chain is supposed to behave but I think this one works pretty…
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Ethernet Cable Strain Relief
This clamping strain relief holds ethernet cables in position behind a rack, NVR, hub or modem. It can sometimes be important to put the cables back to the same positions when reconnecting and this clamping strain relief helps to achieve that. It holds each cable in position while at the same time providing strain relief…
