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Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by Rebelgecko »

nancyminusone wrote: post #92

I've always viewed these projects with a bit of suspicion - like I have trouble believing that anyone who does this actually does more with their tools than organize them and put them away. Which is fine if that's what you like, but not why I personally own tools. Shop time is limited enough as it is. Also seems like a great way to add +50% plastic volume to everything you own. Incidentally, I've found the cardboard…

YMMV but when my work area changed from "big pile of junk" to "semi-organized", it removed a lot of the friction I had for just starting projects. I need a tape measure? I know exactly where one is, it has a dedicated 3D printed holder on my pegboard which lets me get to work instead of spending 15 minutes digging through drawers and shelves.

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by mapt »

Nullabillity wrote: post #48
Gigachad wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If the bacteria on toilet rolls was an actual problem, toothbrushes would be a much bigger issue than storage tubs.

Usually you don't use your toothbrush while fondling your genitals...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilet_plume

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by nancyminusone »

poulpy123 wrote: post #52
KeplerBoy wrote: post #5

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I guess selling injection molded parts is forbidden under its licensing terms, which seems unfortunate. Let people make some money while everyone is saving money.

I don't know if it's the case of gridfinity but > Let people make some money Why would people who did nothing to invent and develop the system would get the money and not the creators ?

Moldmaking is hardly "did nothing".

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by dylan604 »

malfist wrote: post #78
yapyap wrote: post #73

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… do you.. use a toilet paper roll for that?

Modified wooden toilet roller? Wow. Just wow. I think maybe I've been on fark too long. https://m.fark.com/comments/6611712/Woman-discovers-boyfrien...

I was shocked that this might have been a recent thread on fark, but the time stamps reassured that fark is part of the past still

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by [deleted] »

bjackman wrote: post #39
ffsm8 wrote: post #30

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Why do people want to reuse toilet paper rolls? Paper is not a hygienic material, and these are used in a place that's rife with bacteria...

IIUC this is also true of most 3D-print materials. You should not be using Gridfinity to store food! This is also why you usually shouldn't 3D print a dildo. This would be true even if the materials were food safe to be honest, I don't see how you can keep something like this clean. It's for storing stuff like capacitors and screws and electrical tape.

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Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by sarchertech »

ffsm8 wrote: post #125
gavmor wrote: post #121

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I am not personally turned off by the hygiene of toilet paper rolls, but I think any rational adult's Overton Window should accommodate those who are. Your condescension is grossly unwarranted. You don't have to be Adrian Monk to recognize that toilets are unsanitary.

Eh, it got a chuckle and eye roll outta me so I didn't mind. And fwiw, I don't really care either wherever people use them for whatever they want, I am just still confused why people would want to use paper (sourced from leftover toilet utensils), which is notorious for being basically un-cleanable... as food storage, but to each their own. I'm surprised how many people hate me for such (imo) mellow statement though

I definitely wouldn’t want to he any kind of un-cleanable surface as long term food storage.

But I don’t think most people are using gridfinity as food storage.

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by nancyminusone »

Rebelgecko wrote: post #131
nancyminusone wrote: post #92

I've always viewed these projects with a bit of suspicion - like I have trouble believing that anyone who does this actually does more with their tools than organize them and put them away. Which is fine if that's what you like, but not why I personally own tools. Shop time is limited enough as it is. Also seems like a great way to add +50% plastic volume to everything you own. Incidentally, I've found the cardboard…

YMMV but when my work area changed from "big pile of junk" to "semi-organized", it removed a lot of the friction I had for just starting projects. I need a tape measure? I know exactly where one is, it has a dedicated 3D printed holder on my pegboard which lets me get to work instead of spending 15 minutes digging through drawers and shelves.

Yes? My tape measures are in the tape measure box. White metal cabinet, lowest shelf on the right, cardboard box marked "tape measures." There's a dozen or so tape measures in there. Same place they've been the last 30 years.

Making a custom enclosure for every tool seems over optimized and wasteful. If I were to attempt this, it would take decades and I'd never see a return on productivity within my lifetime.

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by function_seven »

ffsm8 wrote: post #125
gavmor wrote: post #121

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am not personally turned off by the hygiene of toilet paper rolls, but I think any rational adult's Overton Window should accommodate those who are. Your condescension is grossly unwarranted. You don't have to be Adrian Monk to recognize that toilets are unsanitary.

Eh, it got a chuckle and eye roll outta me so I didn't mind. And fwiw, I don't really care either wherever people use them for whatever they want, I am just still confused why people would want to use paper (sourced from leftover toilet utensils), which is notorious for being basically un-cleanable... as food storage, but to each their own. I'm surprised how many people hate me for such (imo) mellow statement though

This isn't a food storage thing, but I think I see where you got that idea from the photos in the link. He's showing the types of paperboard that work with his system. Old cereal boxes, coffee filter boxes, etc.

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

#139

Post by bluGill »

ffsm8 wrote: post #30
throwaway0665 wrote: post #13

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Wow this is amazing.

Why do people want to reuse toilet paper rolls? Paper is not a hygienic material, and these are used in a place that's rife with bacteria...

Reduce reuse recycle. They are looking for a step two- hopefully they already have bidet, but paper is still useful for drying after.

Re: Gridfinity: The modular, open-source grid storage system

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Post by highcountess »

jot wrote: post #6

There’s a filament saving variant where you can use toilet rolls or other waste cardboard for the walls: https://www.printables.com/model/880256-cardboard-gridfinity...

That is a great improvement, but best would be a combination of both designs, the former adding the "finder shelf that can also serve for labeling, and the slopped bottom that allows scooping out individual pieces.

Another improvement may be to make the top and bottom pieces stackable along with the snapping grid system compatibility.

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