Modular Pegboard Paint Rack: Custom M3 Pegboard Hook - US Version (inch)

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Update 2022/09/25: Added version with a reduced peg diameter Note: Based on the received feedback, I've created another custom M3 "Pegboard Holder" hook that should work with US pegboards (1/4 inch hole diameter and 1 or 2 inch hole distance). As I don't have access to a US pegboard for testing, I offer those files for free. Please test and comment and if it fits your board or if adjustments are required. I'd be happy if you consider purchasing the other compatible files :) I always wanted to print out a Modular Paint Rack for my Pegboard to store all of my paints but was holding back as many current desins rely on a huge amount of material and print time. Therefore I came along with this design as it requires only a minimum amount and can be build really fast. The system uses 3D printed elements as the right and left bracket and 4mm rods to combine the two sides. The paints sit on those rods in an angle that secures them in place and allows to easily see the content and to grab them out of it. You can build the rack in any size depending on the length and stability of your chosen 4mm rods. I’ve used 4mm bamboo wooden sticks in 30cm length (100 for 10€ on Amazon), chamfered the edges with a pencil sharpener and carefully hammered them in. As the holes were quite tight for me, there was no need to use glue. If you plan on using different materials (e.g. aluminium rods), experiment with resizing the pieces or drill the holes up with a 4mm drill bit. The individual pieces also have connectors on the top and bottom to stack them modularly depending on your needs. You can connect them with M3x10 screws to have a strong bond. The holes are undersized on purpose to allow for the screw to grip into the material. The individual pieces also all have holes in the back. This allows to screw them to the custom M3 „Pegboard Holder“ (sold separately) with a M3x10 screw or directly to a wall. The hook I designed was intented to be used on a pegboard I had lying around (German Craftstore „Obi“: Lochrasterplatte - 4,5mm diameter holes with a 15mm spacing). A M3 Nut can be inserted into the backside oft he hook and screwed with a M3x 10 screw onto the rack piece of your choice. In my setup i’ve used a hook on the top to hang the rack to the pegboard and also used another hook at the bottom to secure it in place. As all pieces have holes in the back, you can screw them on any pegboard hook that works for your setup. Please note: The attached images are supposed to share an impression about the integration with other Modular Pegboard Paint Rack pieces, but only the following STLs (unsupported) are included in this file: „Pegboard Hook M3 V2 - 0.25inch diameter 1inch distance“ and „Pegboard Hook M3 V2 - 0.25inch diameter 2inch distance“