Art Organizer

[Darren Wright]

I've had this original art organizer for nearly 40 years, bought it when I was in HS.


I decided I wanted to take some time this week to learn Fusion 360 and needed a project to plug around on. This was a challenge, but was able to mostly re-create it, other than the hinge, which I did of my own design.


I'll be making some changes to it for more modern use and may be putting them up on Etsy to see how they do.

 

[Darren Wright]

I've worked on a couple of iterations of this and printed a couple. I still have some changes to make, but all the pieces fit right together and it's a clean looking piece. I've added a rugged box latch, rather than a magnet for the catch, which is working quite well.


I cannibalized some pencil sharpeners from some I purchased from Dollar Tree, from their original cases, and glued them into my own.

 

[Darren Wright]

The mint colored filament shrunk a bit more, also shows more of the print lines. I need to play around with other types of filaments that are out now. Many manufactures are selling a matte finish that mostly hides the print lines.

 

[Darren Wright]

Been trying different pencil sharpeners out for these. I like the quality and sturdiness of the metal ones, so I redesigned the lid with a pocket for them to nap into. It took a couple of tries, but they snap in and hold without any play.


Now what do do with the ones that weren’t up to snuff…


Actually I’ll be returning the box of 300. I’ll use the others around the shop.

I’ve been trying to print a couple of boxes a day in different colors to start working on some photos and write up the listings.

 

[Kerry Burton]

Whoa ... *very* impressive work, Darren.

I recently bought the smaller block planes from Jorgensen/Pony and was wishing I had "mad" CAD skills like yours, so I could print form-fitting "cradles" for them. (To copy/replace the thin, clear plastic ones they are packed in, which are too flimsy for long-term storage/display.)

I have no idea how to even *start* approaching such a design task, so seeing what you've done is dazzling to me. Great job!

 

[Darren Wright]

Whoa ... *very* impressive work, Darren.

I recently bought the smaller block planes from Jorgensen/Pony and was wishing I had "mad" CAD skills like yours, so I could print form-fitting "cradles" for them. (To copy/replace the thin, clear plastic ones they are packed in, which are too flimsy for long-term storage/display.)

I have no idea how to even *start* approaching such a design task, so seeing what you've done is dazzling to me. Great job!

The was a good set of tutorials for fusion…

 

[Kerry Burton]

Wait - there's a FREE version (or license?) for personal/hobbyist use?

Sign me up!