Introduction: Under-Cabinet Kitchen Utensil Storage

About: Manufacturing Engineer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, love doing projects on the side, have a laser engraver, 3d printer, and cricut along with standard wood working tools.

I wanted to clean up my utensil drawer and decided to hang some up under the cabinets for quick access. I also didn't want to make something that was permanent because I'm at a rental property. So decided to get on Fusion 360 and model something up for my 3d printer.

Supplies

  • 3d Printer/filament
  • felt pads (optional)
  • Computer
  • Messy utensil drawer

Step 1: Measure Cabinets

My inside to inside dimensions on cabinets is 10.5 inches

Step 2: Sketch and Extrude Box

I used metric in my dimensioning, so converted to that. Then sketched a square and extruded up a box.

Step 3: Shell Out Box

Shelled out the box to a reasonable thickness, leaving the one side open to allow for easier 3d printing.

Step 4: Round Edges

Use round tool to reduce the force concentration at corners

Step 5: Sketch Hook and Extrude

Sketch the hook and try to avoid stress concentrators like above with curved edges

Step 6: Pattern to the Rest

Use pattern tool to create the hook spaced out how it works best

Step 7: Print Off and Install

Print off and install, if it's a little loose like the right side of mine, add some felt pads, or stretch it out in the printing file. I also added a file with holes for screws

Step 8: Hang Your Cooking Utensils

Hang up your cooking utensils and enjoy!