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FateFree
Nov 14, 2003

So like the title says I need to create a bunch of 12x12 trays with entirely custom dividers that follow no predictable structure. This is to hold various size pieces of projects I'm working on. Ideally it would be about 1 inch tall or so. The problem is any solution I come up with I'll have to build 20 of, so I'd love it if there was some simple way to get this done. I guess wood is a simple option but its a lot of cutting. I do have access to a laser cutter but not sure if thats slower than wood. Should I look for a 12x12 tray thats premade somewhere and try to just glue dividers in? Any suggestions would be nice.

My bootleg solution at the moment is to glue foamboard dividers to a piece of plastic but its very flimsy and ugly looking.

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Some Pinko Commie
Jun 9, 2009

CNC! Easy as 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣!

FateFree posted:

So like the title says I need to create a bunch of 12x12 trays with entirely custom dividers that follow no predictable structure. This is to hold various size pieces of projects I'm working on. Ideally it would be about 1 inch tall or so. The problem is any solution I come up with I'll have to build 20 of, so I'd love it if there was some simple way to get this done. I guess wood is a simple option but its a lot of cutting. I do have access to a laser cutter but not sure if thats slower than wood. Should I look for a 12x12 tray thats premade somewhere and try to just glue dividers in? Any suggestions would be nice.

My bootleg solution at the moment is to glue foamboard dividers to a piece of plastic but its very flimsy and ugly looking.

Pick some from these and call it a day.

http://www.ecpplastictrays.com/product-tag/12-x-12-trays/

rotor
Jun 11, 2001

classic case of pineapple derangement syndrome
kaizen foam imo https://www.amazon.com/Fastcap-Kaizen-Foam-57mm-Black/dp/B007J2JJYK

Slung Blade
Jul 11, 2002

IN STEEL WE TRUST

Build up a negative blank from plywood with your laser cutter and glue, and vacuform your own.

I hear it's pretty easy so long as you have an oven and a vacuum source.

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