Parametric Tool Tube Storage - Proslat
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Parametric solution for storing those pesky items on your proslat wall
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I was looking for a way to store some yard flags that didn’t come with any kind of storage solution when I bought them, and I also wanted something that would integrate cleanly with my slatwall panels. The idea finally clicked when I realized I had some leftover pipe from a previous project and could apply a few lessons learned from another build.
In my case, I used old vacuum pipe—specifically Nutone 380-3. I realize that’s pretty specific to my use case, so I created parametric SolidWorks files that let you enter whatever pipe size you have. I’ve also included STLs for the pipe I used in case you happen to have the same one.
Design Overview
The design consists of three parts:
End cap – Closes off the bottom so the flags (or whatever you’re storing) don’t fall through the pipe. I attached this to the pipe just using some super glue
Lower mount – Interfaces directly with the end cap.
Upper mount – Interfaces directly with the pipe.
I did consider combining the end cap and lower mount into a single part, but I wanted the flexibility to remove the pipe entirely and use it elsewhere without having to uninstall the lower mount.
Mounting
Both the lower and upper mounts are designed to work with my other design:
https://www.printables.com/model/1544101-universal-mounting-panel-nut-proslat
It requires one “double standard” style mount for each mount, and everything is installed using M3 countersunk screws.
Parametric Notes
I’ve added comments in the SolidWorks files where appropriate to help guide your modifications. One critical design element for the upper mount is the “wall offset” from the lower mount, which is called out with a labeled dimension in the file. This offset is driven by the wall thickness you choose.
If you don’t change these values, you shouldn’t have any issues. However, if you change the wall thickness without updating the corresponding field in the upper mount, the pipe will end up skewed toward the wall instead of remaining parallel.