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gridfinity socket holder

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A modular Gridfinity-compatible socket storage system designed for flexibility, expandability, and clean organization.
Supported Socket Types
- 1/4"
- 3/8"
- 1/2"
- 3/4"
- Dedicated variant for Milwaukee Insider sockets
Rail Options
Single Rails (fixed length):
- 1x2
- 1x3
- 1x4
- 1x5
- 1x6
- 1x7
Extendable Rails (connectable):
- 1x2.5
- 1x3.5
- 1x4.5
- 1x5.5
Extendable rails can be joined together to create longer continuous rails. For a secure fit, applying a small amount of super glue in the connector holes is recommended after final assembly.
Socket Holder Variants
- 1/2" & 3/8" sockets
- Two design options available:
- Screwable cap version
- Sliding cap version
- Two design options available:
- 1/4" sockets
- Sliding cap version only
- Screwable cap is not used due to the small socket size
- 3/4" sockets
- Screwable cap version only
Hardware Requirements
Steel Balls:
- 6 mm → for 1/2" and 3/4"
- 5 mm → for 3/8"
- 3.5 mm → for 1/4"
Steel balls can be found, for example, here (make sure to select the correct variant): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003724584723.html
Springs:
- 3/4" sockets:
- Uses same spring specifications as 1/2" sockets
- OD: 5 mm
- Length: ~10 mm
- Wire thickness: 0.5–0.6 mm
- Example (remember to choose correct variant): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005402716572.html
- 1/2" sockets:
- OD: 5 mm
- Length: ~10 mm
- Wire thickness: 0.5–0.6 mm
- Example (remember to choose correct variant): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005402716572.html
- 3/8" sockets:
- OD: 4 mm
- Length: ~7–10 mm
- Wire thickness: 0.4–0.5 mm
- Example (remember to choose correct variant): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005402501364.html
- 1/4" sockets:
- OD: 3 mm
- Length: ~5 mm
- Wire thickness: 0.4–0.5 mm
- Example (remember to choose correct variant): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005402501364.html
Labels & Customization
- Use “Customize” to create labels with a width that suits your needs.
- A separate profile with example labels is provided (note: organization is not very structured, but serves as a reference)
- A dedicated “blank labels” print profile is included:
- Label widths from 10 mm to 40 mm
- 0.5 mm intervals for precise sizing
Bill of materials
- NameQuantityNotes
- 16mm steel ball1Check description
- 25mm steel ball1Check description
- 33.5mm steel ball1Check description
- 4Compression spring1Check description
Originality of the Model
The author declares that this work is their personally original model
This model is licensed under the following terms:
This work is licensed under a Standard Digital File License. Digital files have a strict non-commercial, personal use only license.
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital file or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including remixes of this object). You can not host these files on other digital platforms, web stores or cloud repositories. The objects may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees.
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