published: August 13, 2021 — last modified: October 23, 2025
Today I published several new storage boxes with the label section placed at a different side. So, it will allow you to use the same box size in a drawer but keep all label orientations the same.
The following two illustrations show the difference between the 1✕2 and 2✕1 size:
Both boxes have exactly the same dimensions and will fit into a 1x2 grid space. The only difference is the placement of the label area. All new boxes also have the ribs adjusted to provide the best stability in this new configuration.
I added three new boxes to the regular sets for the most frequently used sizes.
In the flat size set, I only added the 2×1 box to the set. As this set is optimized for small parts, I found this the only useful addition. Let me know if I missed an important size/variant in this set.
In the tall boxes set, I added the 2×1 and 3×2 boxes. Here, I omitted the 3×1 variant, because the label area gets into the way of the container opening. I found this already problematic with the 2×1 box, added it for completeness anyway.
All the new boxes are optimized for the new orientation and have the necessary rib adjustments for the best stability. You can find illustrations of each in the catalog.
If you already bought one of the storage boxes sets, you got an email with a download link where you can download the new set. If you didn’t get this email, please let me know.
I hope these new designs will help you organize your workshop/office even better! 😄Also, thank you very much for all the great feedback and photos of your prints, I am always interested to see how you use my designs and hear what you think about them.
If you have any questions, missed information, or simply want to provide feedback, feel free to comment below. 😄
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