MiniCleats

MiniCleats, because we need even more mounting systems.

While installing a French cleat system in my shop, I had a thought; what about adapting this into (yet another) 3D organization system? I’ve been using the Honeycomb Wall concept, but there are times I’ve found myself needing something with a stronger hold or more adjustment options.

Introducing MiniCleats. A remix of a variation of the French cleat system used in many woodworking shops, MiniCleats incorporates alignment teeth to help secure your mounts in place. Simply align the cleat plate, slide it down, and the model will stay secure until you slide it up and out.

Printing the model with the cleat attached made for some challenging print orientations, so I went with a cleat and slot system. Simply slide a cleat into the slot on a model and it’s ready to mount; they are tight enough to stay in place. If you want to have a stronger attachment, there’s a recessed hole for a M3x10 bolt to anchor the cleat to the slot, o