Nice work @BB1 ! I couldn't allow a rolling cart like that in my shop because I can't give up the floor space. My shop is part of my garage. However My garage and workshop walls are a complete French Cleat system and all my clamps are on movable cleats that I can move anywhere anytime.

33 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

I have to assume the mini-split is working out well for you with all you've accomplished of late?

The minisplit has been great. We have had an unusually warm period lately, but on the cold days being able to work and do glueups has been wonderful. Big investment, but definitely gained usable shop time thanks to the temperature control.

Funny you would comment in the clamp number as my husband asked if I was planning in expansion. Right now it seems I'm pretty good, other than longer clamps (limited number of those).

37 minutes ago, MrRick said:

My garage and workshop walls are a complete French Cleat system and all my clamps are on movable cleats that I can move anywhere anytime.

I had considered that, but as I was starting to use the expanded shop space (gained thanks to moving our workout equipment into the house) I found myself going back and forth to get clamps and then having a stack where I needed to use them. I do think the French cleat system is extremely effective and versatile, and hope to add to the expanded space for other items. Will see how the rolling clamp rack works. If nothing else, I've learned a few new skills in the process. 😉

50 minutes ago, BB1 said:

Funny you would comment in the clamp number as my husband asked if I was planning in expansion. Right now it seems I'm pretty good, other than longer clamps (limited number of those).

Be very careful of the files and designs that you use. This technology is still in its infancy and the rules are constantly shifting. Instead of going after users printing things, patent holders are going after the printer manufacturer(s). Once they get a judgement against the manufacturer, they will probably want the list of those who downloaded the relevant files.

Washington state is trying to enact legislation to mandate an internet connection to government servers to stop the manufacture of "ghost" guns. If this goes through then other businesses will want in to stop "illegal" printing. ( Think of Disney, Loony toons, and other big companies ).

2 hours ago, Wichman3 said:

Be very careful of the files and designs that you use.

I avoid files that include branded aspects. I see some tool items include logos and would guess those could have issues - although no fees are collected so seems different than if selling the item/file.

Back during COVIDE, I had 5 3d printers printing ear savers. The strap that hooks to the mask elastic and pulls it away from the ear. I donated many to first responders, nurses and doctors as far away as hospitals in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Now I am down to three, but one is not working, so two at the moment. If it is a simple item, I can whip it up in Fusion. I have been printing dog hole plugs to plug the holes in my work bench. That has been helpful. And a lot of Gridfinity stuff - bases and boxes of all sorts to help organize my drawers. Also, a lot of custom size boxes for the Harbor Freight organizers. Some of those that come in the organizer are too big, so I split em and printed at 48% to make half boxes with two compartments.

Router templates to round corners. Gotta keep several on hand so I have a backup when I booger up a template! :)

Mainly with the printers, I have been making stuff to sell on ebey. If you reload, you might recognize them. The items are for the Lee presses.

56 minutes ago, MT Stringer said:

I donated many to first responders, nurses and doctors as far away as hospitals in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

What a great way to help folks out.

Sounds like you're using the various organization systems. Nice!

Some very useful items @MT Stringer Mike. Thanks for sharing the ideas.

Here's and idea for you 3d designers: A simple jig to hold a cellphone upright, 90 degrees to the surface it's on. My idea is to be able to use the cellphone and a bubble level app so that Mr. Rick's suggestion for a height adjustment with a digital angle finder could be expanded to use with a cellphone. I'll probably use my scroll saw and draw the outline on a 3/4" piece of pine, then glue it to an appropriate base. :)

Here are some pictures of the stand. right now its a friction fit, no need for a base yet, If I add a base with a couple of magnets, it could replace my digital angle finder. :)

9 hours ago, Wichman3 said:

it could replace my digital angle finder

That's a pretty cool idea. Every time I reach for mine, the battery is dead!

Another 3D project that I was able to include a little woodworking. We have several pairs of hiking poles that needed a home location. My husband found a 3D file for some simple holders. Rather than deal with drywall anchors to hang them individually in the garage, I found a small section of walnut that I could span 16 inches to attach to studs, hid those screws behind the pole holders, and then attached the 3D printed holders so now we have a nice storage spot (and I had opportunity to use my favorite walnut!).

On 3/7/2026 at 9:28 PM, Wichman3 said:

bubble level app

Will need to check this out!

Mine are just hanging in the network closet; yours looks a LOT better!

This should make using a cabinet scraper more enjoyable. Seems to hold the scraper pretty secure and the amount of bend is adjustable. Even has little thumb indents.

Edited March 19Mar 19 by BB1

That's pretty cool.

Edited March 19Mar 19 by Grandpadave52

That would be pretty handy if I was still doing flatwork.

Latest prints were shims for use with the brackets supporting my mitersaw. I left the saw a bit low so I could level it to the cabinets. Printed some shims from MakerWorld and adjusted the width to match the brackets and made several thicknesses. Drilled holes that matched the brackets. Was a bit of trial and error but got the counter all adjusted. I printed the shims with black filament so they blend in nicely.

Also, printed these from MakerWorld which were very useful in the big countertop glueup

Edited April 18Apr 18 by BB1

Cool beans. Shims should last forever versus wood, cardboard or paper.

Never would've thought of making glue spreaders. Great, useful idea. I'm duly impressed.