Fast-Printing Modular Drawer System (Vase Mode)

prusaprinters

<p>Hi Everyone:</p><p>I originally posted this design for a fast-printing modular drawer system on Thingiverse last month, but quite a few people have requested that I also post it on PrusaPrinters (I can see why….. this site runs so much smoother). So, here it is, I hope you like it.</p><p>There is now also a newer version available over on Cults3D which can be found here: <a href="https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/fast-print-modular-storage-system">https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/fast-print-modular-storage-system</a></p><p>------------------------------------</p><p>Although there are many excellent modular drawer designs already available, I was unable to find anything that met my exact requirements and most take longer to print than I would like, so I have designed this fast printing and economical modular drawer system for storing lightweight parts and components etc.</p><p>Main features:</p><ul><li>&nbsp;- Fast to print: To minimise print times, all components are designed to print using vase / spiralize mode and without supports. Each frame also holds 4 drawers to reduce the overall number of frames required. An 80mm drawer can easily be printed in around 25 minutes.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;- Economical: The design uses only a small amount of filament due to printing in vase mode and requiring no supports.</li><li>&nbsp;- Multiple drawer/frame options: There are two drawer widths, each with an optional removeable divider insert.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;- Easy to stack/connect: The frames can be securely connected vertically by sliding them together using the integrated top/bottom profiles. To join frames horizontally, the joiner strips should be used. One joiner strip is often enough, but you can use up to three for added strength and a cleaner look (no empty holes between frames). Full length and ‘mini’ joiner strips are available.</li></ul><p>Looser-fit versions of the frames and joiners have been provided for additional tolerance where needed. &nbsp;Tolerance test models have also been provided to allow for testing which version will work best and fine-tuning settings without the need to print full-size frames.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>My print settings:</strong></p><p>These models are designed to be printed in vase / spiralize mode, so will appear solid if printed using default slicer settings. They can also be printed in non-vase mode in some slicers if setting infill and top layers to zero, but this will be much slower.</p><p>I use a 0.8mm line width for higher strength (a0.6mm line width should also give good results, but will be less strong), 0.32 layer height, and 25-30mm/s wall speed.&nbsp;</p><p>a 0.4mm nozzle works best as this produces the sharpest corner details in the connecting profiles.&nbsp;</p><p>No supports required for any parts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For personal use only please.</p><p>Happy printing :-)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>P.S. If you find my design useful, please consider leaving a tip or checking out my other design on Cults3D (see below). Many thanks.</p><p>--------------------------</p><p>If you like this design, please check out the newer version on Cults3D (link at the top of the description).</p><p>The new design features stronger frames and drawers, 12 different frame options, 8 different drawer sizes, and removeable dividers for the 6 largest drawers. It also includes optional drawer stops and stabilising feet.</p><p>As lots of people have already printed the original version, I designed the new version to be as backwards-compatible as I could. The new frames can be joined horizontally or underneath the original version (not above due to a change in profile shape), and the new 78mm and 158mm drawers will still fit in the original frames.</p><p><br>I’m also working on a new design which is something a little bit different, and I think many of you might like, so please keep checking back for updates as I plan to release this quite soon.</p>