PVC Shop hardware organizer with 3D printed inserts

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I was searching for a shop storage solution to store nuts and bolts in my workshop when I stumbled upon a video on Winky's Workshop Channel on YouTube, where he uses half of 3" PVC pipe as containers. The title of the video is "A Very Cheap Shop Storage Solution," and it sparked an idea that I wanted to try myself. Unfortunately, building the same thing proved to be more challenging than expected. Trying to get each piece to align was a struggle, and eventually, I had to give up on the project. Thanks to my new 3D printer, I came up with the idea of printing inserts that could make this process easier. There are two types of inserts: one for the left side and one for the right. You'll need to print a pair for every PVC container you plan to make. To help space multiple inserts evenly, I've included a spacer guide. I've also attached a template that I used as reference for cutting the PVC pipe pieces. Just cut about 1/4 inch off each piece, and use your table saw sled to get it done quickly. My containers measure 3.5 inches wide, but I'm planning to make more at around 5 inches wide - you can choose any width you prefer. The wood boards are 110mm wide by 18mm thick, and I used six pieces of 6x2 lumber (5/8 x 1/2) to build these.