I still remember it perfectly: everything had to be stored on CD-ROMs, with their corresponding cases and placed in the racks, following a specific order. Two decades later, those same discs ended up as curtains or flew out the window, but the racks stayed there, laughing. Instead of inviting them to follow the same path as the CD-ROMs, YouTuber Chris Borge has a very interesting proposal: 3D printing a series of compatible trays to take advantage of all that space.
Independently of the figures and ornaments available online, I have always believed that the true potential of 3D printers lies in repairing, converting, and adapting other objects. From something as simple as printing a battery cover for a remote control to reproducing parts that ceased to exist years ago, there will never be a shortage of new things to create, no matter how strange. This time, we arrive at the channel of Chris Borge on YouTube, who had a rather curious idea: Creating trays to reuse CD-ROM racks as storage space.
CD racks as storage for your workshop
Chris explains in general terms that he is not very satisfied with his current tray system, since they take up much more space than his materials need. Creating a rectangle with dimensions similar to those of a standard CD-ROM case is not complicated, but filament consumption and wait time can increase significantly if we try to cover the entire rack. Chris offers an alternative: Using a piece of rigid cardboard as a base for the new tray. The only problem is that it requires user intervention during printing.
With additional editing, the trays can also receive separators, and since everything is customizable, they adapt to the user's needs. The only "real" limitation is the width of the CD-ROM case. Designing a tray that occupies multiple vertical slots is possible, but if the plan is to store wider things, the CD-ROM rack will cease to be a viable option. Personally, I think Chris clashes with the desire to replace all his trays at once. The idea is very good for smaller racks, and it is definitely worth exploring. The links to the parts are in the video description.
Chris Borge on YouTube: Click here
Source: Hackaday
