Modular 5C Collet Trays

GreatOldOne said:
I've updated my design to include ER32 collets and a variety of plain trays of various lengths. Pleased with how it's all come out. It's a bit of a rainbow in there as I've been using up rolls of PLA I had on hand. The 5Cs I've made it mean something - Red is whole numbers, Blue is .5 increments and then the Green is 5mm increments.

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Files are all on the thingiverse link in the first post.
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Show off! :clapping:
 
New additions to the tool trays - some custom ones to hold my bore mic collection:

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The new trays are up at the thingiverse link on the first post, along with 'blank' versions with none of the features the mic ones have.
 
I used this stuff:

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It's Vinyl Fencing I purchased from Lowes or Home Depot. it same size as 2" x 6" lumber but essentially PVC. Comes in 8' lengths. That and a 1-1/4" hole saw produced these:

Couple of sections of angle vinyl I had laying around made for nice labeling.
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Push 'em over with one finger to see the third row sizes.
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Last few big ones and extras in second drawer
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This stuff costs less than $20 for 8' section. It will never rust, and all I needed to do is punch the holes and set up some risers underneath so the collets would hang in them properly.

Food for thought. Hope this helps someone.

Best Regards,
Bob
 
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I like that, I even have about a 6 foot piece of that sitting next to my garage looking for a way to be useful, now it can earn its keep. Thanks.
 
@GreatOldOne and @rjs44032 - FANTASTIC looking organization methods. Unfortunately, I don't have a 3D printer. But the vinyl fencing looks very handy. Thanks to both of you!
 
Wish I had the room to do that. Nice
 
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