I Finally Listened To Adam Savage About Storage

Project Overview

The creator turns a small workshop-organization idea into a custom, 3D-printed pegboard system. Instead of relying on standard hooks, the project centers on a reusable anchor that attaches to the board and accepts different mounts. The goal is to keep frequently used tools visible and easy to reach while minimizing material use.

Design and Creative Process

• Design the anchor for function, not just appearance. The creator iterates on a small anchor, considering how it will be printed and used.
• Choose the print orientation carefully. Layer direction strongly affects the part’s strength.
• Favor more contact area. A split-hexagon shape provides more surface area than a circular design.
• Use hardware when reliability matters. A screw proved more dependable than a hardware-free version, and its size makes the anchor more versatile.
• Design each mount around the object and how it will be used. For vertical storage, account for clearance and make tools easy to remove while keeping them secure.
• Build a template system based on pegboard spacing, then create mounts for desk tools, soldering equipment, rotary-tool accessories, and other items.
• Add safeguards where tolerances matter. Magnets help secure a twist-lock tape-measure mount if the lock fits loosely.
• Keep material use in mind. The roughly 100 original parts together use a little over one spool of filament. Blank templates are also provided so others can design their own mounts.

Testing and Examples

The creator tests multiple anchor and hook designs with a bucket, boxes of filament, a backpack application, a chair, and a heavy tent. The parts withstand substantial loads, though the anchors eventually fail during severe chair-drop testing. The takeaway: the system is fairly strong, but not indestructible.

Favorite additions include a paper-towel holder made with copper pipe and printed end pieces, a socket holder, and quick-release mounts for a tape measure. The completed system keeps tools accessible while letting the creator’s drawers remain messy.

Creators and Contributors

• Distracted by Design — creator of the project and video
• Adam Savage — quoted on the drawbacks of drawers
• Henson Shaving — sponsor featured in the video
• Bambu Lab — supplied the H2C printer used for the project