Desktop 3D printers are wildly popular because of all the cool and unique prints they can produce. Unfortunately, all these cool designs can cause clutter to build up in your workspace as more tools and supplies join the group.
Among the common solutions that makers use to combat this mess and organize their spaces are pegboards, including the immensely popular Ikea Skådis. For those who’ve somehow missed the boat, a pegboard is a flat board perforated with an even grid of holes that pegs, hooks, and other accessories can be easily fitted into.
This is extremely useful, not only because you get to have your tools visually available – as opposed to in drawers where you lose track of what you’ve got – but you’re also making good use of vertical space. Shelves don’t always fit the different sizes of your tools, but with pegboards, you can move things around according to new additions with no issue.
But why should you buy accessories and hooks to organize your pegboard when you can print all the upgrades you could want yourself? These print-at-home designs can get pretty cool, far exceeding the existing accessories on the market.
If you’re looking to organize your supplies, find a permanent home for tools, or upgrade your maker space, look no further. And if you find a design or two (or more!) that you think would be perfect for your workspace but don’t have a 3D printer close by, with Craftcloud by All3DP, your picks will be printed in great materials and delivered to your doorstep.
Now, let’s look at the best pegboard accessories to 3D print!
Pegboard Collections
If you picked up a new pegboard and are now decorating it from scratch, the following collections are worth checking out!
Sy's Peglock
Tired of dealing with wobbly and unreliable pegboard mounts? Check out Sy’s Peglock, a unique locking pegboard system that provides a secure and stable solution for mounting pegboard accessories.
Sy’s Peglock consists of two interlocking parts that ensure a rigid and stable mount once in place. It’s specifically designed for solid mounting to 1-inch pegboards, providing a robust foundation for 15 different mounts and 40 remixes currently supporting the system. These mounts are designed for various tools and storage needs, including magnetic mounts for Allen key sets, needle nose pliers, hooks for hanging tools, divided bins for storage, and more.
With these mounts, you can be sure that your tools will be securely and neatly organized on your pegboard. The creator has also shared template and Fusion 360 files for a base mount, encouraging others to use the system and design their own unique mounts.
- Who designed it? StellasFun
- How printable/popular is it? There are over 1,260 downloads, along with 8 makes and 82 remixes shared.
- Where to find it? Printables
Pegboard Wizard
This do-it-all kit contains 12 multipurpose STL files that serve a wide variety of uses. If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further than the comments and remixes on Thingiverse, where this design boasts an extraordinary number of remixes. These modify the STL files to hold specific workshop items like flashlights, caulking tubes, drills, wrenches, hammers, and so much more!
Note that the maker strongly recommends printing with supports – even if a bit of post-processing will be required, they’ll help with the printing.
- Who designed it? mgx
- How printable/popular is it? On Thingiverse alone, 26 makes and an amazing 1,077 remixes have been shared; these numbers will surely keep growing.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults, Pinshape, Printables
Pegboard Stuff
Pegboard Stuff is a reliable collection of over 15 different 3D printable models that provide convenient storage solutions for your 3D printer workshop items. Whether it’s securely holding screwdrivers, organizing brushes for nozzle cleaning, or storing other essential tools, this collection has got you covered.
These models are specifically designed to fit standard pegboards with 1-inch spaced holes. And to ensure durability, the creator recommends a strength-enhancing infill of 80%.
Users appreciate these models’ robustness and thoughtful design, as reflected in the numerous positive comments. Many have found value in remixing or modifying them to cater to their specific requirements, showcasing this collection’s adaptability and customization options.
- Who designed it? Amos491
- How printable/popular is it? With 31 published makes and 11 remixes, Pegboard Stuff has also garnered dozens of positive comments from the 3D printing community.
- Where to find it? Printables
Ikea Skådis Collection
Specifically made for the popular Ikea Skådis pegboard, this collection of 57 STL files is a hit with makers. The STL files are designed and named for universal applications, but that hasn’t stopped 125 people from posting their remixes for specific uses. You’ll be hard-pressed to think of a type of hook, shelf, or container that isn’t available within this collection.
While no printing settings are mentioned by the designer, at least one maker mentioned opting for PLA, 20% infill, and no supports – as straightforward a print as it gets.
- Who designed it? CSD_Salzburg
- How printable/popular is it? 16 makes and 125 remixes have been shared so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Manhattan Collection
Another collection made to be customized! Rather than an STL file ready to print, you can download the SCAD file of this design from Thingiverse and tweak it to fit the specific needs of your pegboard.
While the designer didn’t share any printing tips, one of the makes has been printed with supports and in PLA.
- Who designed it? futur3gentleman
- How printable/popular is it? There are over 23,000 downloads from Thingiverse with 3 makes and 243 remixes shared, plus over 6,200 downloads from MyMiniFactory.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory
Tool Holders
Looking to attach a specific tool to your pegboard and don’t want to dig through a collection or customize a design yourself? Here are some of the most popular designs you can 3D print to hold tools on a pegboard.
Pliers Holder
This is a useful but hard-to-find pegboard hook, one that holds the pliers upside down, bracing them with their width rather than sliding them into a bucket-shaped holder.
As the Thingiverse comments show, these plier holders are easy to print and other makers love them, but they do require supports. Be careful when cutting the supports away, as you don’t want to weaken the legs.
- Who designed it? HunterGreen
- How printable/popular is it? This design has 15 makes, 10 remixes, and over 12,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Caliper Holder
If you’re into 3D printing, it’s a good idea to learn how to design your own models using CAD software. By doing so, you unlock lots of new possibilities because you can create exactly what you need or want. When designing, a caliper is a must-have, as precise measurements can be crucial when modeling your parts. You can also use this tool for other projects, such as building a Voron or checking if a design on the internet fits your needs. You really can’t go wrong with this pegboard accessory!
You should print this model standing up, enabling supports to successfully print the pegboard mounts on the back part of the holder. The creator suggest using 20% infill, but you can even go higher since this is a tool that you’ll probably use often. Consider using a raft since the contact area of the print with the build plate is quite thin.
- Who designed it? averypierce
- How printable/popular is it? Over 25,000 makers have already mounted their calipers to their pegboards, and 15 of them have shared their results.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Glue Holder
Glue is super useful for makers, as it can be used to repair prints and join parts together. You can even apply it to the bed to improve bed adhesion. With this pegboard accessory, you will have glue on hand whenever you need it. This design fits both super glue and a glue stick.
This model prints in under an hour and a half using the creator’s profile. They suggest setting the layer height to 0.2 mm, using six walls, and opting for a 25% infill for a strong, functional print. Many users have used this profile and they commented that the print came out perfect.
- Who designed it? Iain Willis
- How printable/popular is it? 148 makers have already settled their glue with this model.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Drill Indices
Clean up your work surface and organize your drill bits, rather than tossing them in a junk drawer. This 3D printed pegboard addition makes it easy to organize and select the exact piece you’re looking to attach when it’s time for drilling.
This design’s best printed at a 90-degree angle so that the holes are facing upward and form correctly without supports.
- Who designed it? ckirby
- How printable/popular is it? There are five posted makes and six remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Screwdriver Holder
This is a simple pegboard attachment that’s compact and attaches easily to keep screwdrivers organized. The holes differ in size, with the smaller screwdrivers slotting into the front row.
The design includes funnels to guide the screwdrivers and keep them straight in the correct position. The designer recommends printing it diagonally to fit on smaller print beds.
- Who designed it? FrankLumien
- How printable/popular is it? 16 makes and 5 remixes have been shared so far, while the files have been downloaded over 39,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tape Measure Holder
This specific-use design will come in handy when it comes time to measure something. It let’s you skip digging through a messy toolbox or wondering where you last saw the tape measure.
The Thingiverse comments recommend printing the pegs with the heads on the print bed for best results and to avoid needing supports.
- Who designed it? NerdAlert3D
- How printable/popular is it? There are eight makes and three remixes shared on Thingiverse.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Sanding Disc Holder
If you value the post-print look of your makes, you are likely sanding parts quite often. This helpful sanding disc holder will keep your workspace from getting messy until they’re put to use.
This is another design that prints with pegboard clips to make attachment easy. Supports are not necessary.
- Who designed it? death4u
- How printable/popular is it? Two makes plus a remix has been posted to Thingiverse.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Supplies Holders
Makers keep a lot of useful items around their workshops besides tools. Here are some tailor-made options to keep everything organized.
Modular Tape Storage
Introducing the award-winning Modular Tape Storage, a clever design by RyukyuD that emerged victorious in the September 2022 Pegboard Accessories contest hosted by Printables. This innovative solution offers a practical and versatile storage system for multiple rolls of tape, ensuring easy access to each individual roll.
What sets it apart is the connectors’ universal compatibility with Ikea Skådis, regular pegboard, and even the Honeycomb storage wall. With its practicality, compatibility, and user-friendly printing, this pegboard accessory is a must-consider option for any pegboard or storage wall setup.
All the components can be printed without the need for additional support. To ensure sturdiness, it’s advised to print them with 10 walls, making them solid and durable. However, using at least three walls for other parts is recommended.
- Who designed it? RyukyuD
- How printable/popular is it? The popularity of this design speaks for itself, boasting an impressive 97 shared makes and over 4,500 downloads.
- Where to find it? Printables
Paper Towel Holder
Not only can this design make it easier to clean up when a mess occurs in your makerspace, but it also doubles as a spool holder for wire!
For either use, it requires supports. A 35% infill is recommended to ensure it’s strong enough to support whichever supply you put on the roller.
- Who designed it? ldabkey
- How printable/popular is it? 18 makes plus 7 remixes have been posted so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Helping Hand
The Pegboard Helping Hand is a unique and attention-grabbing addition to your collection of pegboard accessories. While it may not offer the same practicality as other prints, it serves as an excellent conversation starter and adds a touch of creativity to your workshop or workspace.
The versatile design allows the fingers and hands to securely hold various tools such as scissors, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, cables, and more, showcasing its functionality in a playful and eye-catching way.
Printing the hooks using an 80% infill is recommended for a stronger and more durable structure. This will provide the necessary stability to hold the weight of the tools while maintaining the overall strength of the print. For the rest of the Pegboard Helping Hand, a lower infill percentage of 10-20% should suffice.
- Who designed it? Amos491
- How printable/popular is it? This handy print has over 400 downloads, 135 likes, and a shared make.
- Where to find it? Printables
Multipurpose Hooks
Looking for a hook to hold something that isn’t on our list? This design is a great catch-all that can do the trick for pretty much any tool or supply you want to store on your pegboard.
Note that 100% infill is needed for these small hooks to make sure that they don’t curl and can support whatever you want to hang from them.
- Who designed it? Paul
- How printable/popular is it? Two makes, four remixes, and some positive comments have been shared on Printables.
- Where to find it? Printables
AA Battery Holder
Who hasn’t discovered they need batteries at an inopportune time and been forced to rummage through a junk drawer? Never again with this AA battery holder that easily attaches to a pegboard. No searching is required next time the remote or any other battery-powered tool dies.
Multiple files are posted for pegboards with different size holes. The model prints in two parts with no supports and is assembled against the pegboard with 3D printed pins.
- Who designed it? Saadli
- How printable/popular is it? The battery holder has 18 makes and 9 remixes on Thingiverse, plus it’s been downloaded over 16,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Ikea Skådis Parametric Bottle Holders
The Ikea Skådis Parametric Bottle Holders offer a versatile solution for organizing and securely holding items such as WD-40, spray cans, water bottles, and more. Although you can adjust them to tailor fit any bottle size, the creator has published eight sizes between 40 mm and 80 mm, ensuring a secure and accurate fit for a range of containers.
This design is a remix of the creator’s most liked model, the Parametric Bottle Holders, which was popular among users for being both functional and easy to print. As a pegboard remix, users continue to praise the design’s ability to securely grip cylindrical bottles, ensuring that items remain in place even when the pegboard is jostled or moved.
Additionally, the creator also posted side and top holder remixes to add versatility to the overall system, allowing users to optimize their pegboard setup and create a customized storage solution that suits their preferences.
- Who designed it? OloDeepdelver
- How printable/popular is it? Over 3,300 have already downloaded these holders and 96 of them have published their makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Paint Holder
Whether you’re painting your 3D prints or other creations, it’s useful to keep your paint pots organized – by material, color, or any other patterns you want! What better then than this great design?
Supports are necessary for this print, and rafts are also strongly recommended by the designer.
- Who designed it? ShadyRabbit
- How printable/popular is it? 7 makes, 7 remixes, and over 1,300 downloads mean quite a few makers are painting in their workshops.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Filament Spool Holder
There’s nothing more useful than a convenient place to keep filament spools. If you have a pegboard (and why else would you have read this far?), this is a great design to keep the various spools when they’re not in use.
This design also prints with pins, an easy and convenient alternative to finding screws to mount the holders with.
- Who designed it? Saadli
- How printable/popular is it? This simple but very useful design has 16 makes plus 3 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Filament Rack
This is another spool holder, but it’s a different option than the one previously mentioned. It also does a great job showing off the variety of colors waiting to be printed. Plus, you can keep your spools while the filament is feeding through to the printer, eliminating the need to move spools around – although be careful of the positioning and distance, as you don’t want the spool to roll away!
Another great feature of this holder is that you can keep your spools sealed, since it holds the spool rather than hooking them through the center. This is especially useful for filaments like ABS.
While it’s a fairly straightforward print, the maker recommends using a brim to avoid bad adhesion.
- Who designed it? alecsform
- How printable/popular is it? 82 makes have been posted, as well as many positive comments.
- Where to find it? Printables
Pegboard Improvements
Now’s the time to take your pegboard to the next level. We have a few designs that can improve your pegboard’s ease of use, clear up your workspace, or simply make the pegboard cooler.
Small Tray
Pegboard mounts are certainly convenient, but they aren’t always the best option for small objects. To get around this, you should consider this next model. It’s a compact tray that will collect all of your small parts in one place. You can choose between four different models to find the one that best fits your needs.
The simple design prints without supports and can be mounted on a pegboard with two universal pegs from the same creator. The only thing you should pay attention to is tolerances. Some users have commented that the fit is a little bit tight, so you may have to sand the pieces down a bit once printed.
- Who designed it? GabC
- How printable/popular is it? Over 1,750 people have already organized their small parts with this print and 48 of them have published their makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Big Pegboard Bin
When working on projects and 3D printing, you can easily accumulate a lot of waste. If you like a clean desk, this is the perfect accessory for your pegboard. It’s a pretty big bin that can hold all of your filament waste, such as skirts. Alternatively, you can use it to organize objects that are too big to fit in the classic pegboard bins.
This bin needs eight pieces to be assembled: a pivot bin, a peg bin, two pivot pins, and four half-in pins. The printing and assembling process should be quite straightforward, since you don’t need any supports or additional hardware.
- Who designed it? nerdalert3D
- How printable/popular is it? Over 460 makers have already downloaded this model, giving the design 5 stars.
- Where to find it? Cults
LED Light Mount
Light is fundamental when working on your projects. Although you can buy a desk lamp, why not use your pegboard to mount a LED bar and free up more space on your desk? This minimalist mount snaps onto a LED bar and is fixed in place with the screws used to mount the pegboard to the wall. You’ll need two screws for each of the light mounts so they don’t pivot.
The creator has printed them with an Extra Fast printing profile that he was kind enough to share. With a layer height of 0.28 mm, he has used an extrusion width equal to 110% of the nozzle diameter. In addition, he set a zig-zag infill for the top and bottom pattern with three top and bottom layers and two walls.
Screw Covers
Pegboards are often mounted to the wall with screws to make them more secure, but those screws aren’t always nice to look at. If you desire a cleaner look for your pegboard, these screw covers will help you. With this fast print, you’ll make your space even prettier.
This simple model doesn’t need to be very strong, so you can use two walls and 15% infill at a 0.2-mm layer height. Some users have commented that the fit is perfect, so you should be able to install them as soon as the print finishes.
- Who designed it? Josh3D
- How printable/popular is it? Over 140 people have downloaded this model, which features a 4.9-star evaluation.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Stackable Boxes Clips
These useful clips for stackable boxes are a great addition. Instead of keeping them on a desk or using up horizontal space, they can be added to your pegboard for fast and easy access.
No supports are needed, and the clips can be useful to hang other designs.
- Who designed it? mhson
- How printable/popular is it? 5 makes and 3 remixes have been shared so far, showing colorful combinations.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Coffee Cup Holder
Need to free your hands but have no space on your work surface? No need to ask for a hand when you’ve printed a mounted mug holder.
The design comes with two different pegs that are needed to keep the mug steady and tightly held against the pegboard. No supports are necessary, and the model can be printed with standard infill and resolution.
- Who designed it? NerdAlert3D
- How printable/popular is it? 3 posted makes and over 14,000 downloads mean that quite a few makers are staying awake while creating!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Power Strip Mount
Ditch the extension cords and give your workspace a few extra outlets with this pegboard power strip mount.
The two mounts aren’t attached, so you can space them out however far apart you like and add as many outlets as you wish at the same time. The designer tested five different power strips before posting the design to ensure that the mount can support the weights.
- Who designed it? FrankLumien
- How printable/popular is it? Nine makes and four remixes have been shared.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Tablet Holder
Does your neck hurt from bending over to watch YouTube tutorials while at your workbench? This pegboard tablet holder is the solution to all your problems. It mounts the board like a TV on the wall while letting you easily unclip your tablet to take with you.
- Who designed it? kwh32901
- How printable/popular is it? There have been over 1,500 downloads, and you could be the first to post a make!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Corner Brackets
This is by far one of the best improvements available to mount a pegboard properly against a wall. It’s best not to have a pegboard loosely leaning against a wall when it’s holding so many tools and supplies.
Many of the posted makes show six printed brackets (one for each corner and two in the center at the bottom and top), with two screws used to attach each.
- Who designed it? rawkstar320
- How printable/popular is it? This easy-to-print and very useful design has 22 makes, 10 remixes, and over 16,000 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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