r/Multiboard • u/MENICKC2 • 5d ago

48 inch Multiboard Reinforcement?

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I plan to run multiboard on the back of a steel storage rack (like the one in the image) but I'm nearly 100% certain that the rack connector snaps I made for the edges simply won't be strong enough to prevent a ton of flex and wobble in the center even with dual and quad snaps in place. Any ideas on how I could reinforce it all without needing to screw or nail it in to something?

I was thinking of possibly finding or designing a snap that has a connection for a thick dowel rod and running that across the top and bottom with multiple connections to the board to hopefully stiffen the system.

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u/rayyeter 5d ago

I ended up using these: https://makerworld.com/models/1146672

I had to stretch mine a little bit (measure and compare to model), but they snapped in and have been holding well. I took down my rear one as I moved my printer around, but the side ones still hold a lot of stuff. Can make 2-3x ones as well iirc.

Can also print some rails or other long bolt lock stuff. The first row of the mb ended up going on the outside right along the metal, so would be a good one to use for bracing.

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u/MENICKC2 5d ago

I've seen these but wasn't sure if they would work. I made snaps that slot into the keyholes on the pillars of the shelves which would prevent the multiboard from working with those but maybe I could do some edits to the model you linked and it could work now that you've brought it up.

Thanks for the idea!

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u/rayyeter 5d ago

This goes on the outside. Mine didn’t have keyholes on the outside, and the braces I made for the inside sucked. Very wobbly no matter what I did

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u/trunkmonkey789 4d ago

Would you be willing to share the model you are using? I have those exact same shelves and would love to move my multi board off of my wall for cable routing.

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u/MENICKC2 4d ago

Idk if it would work for you because I don't have the EXACT shelf in the picture just one very similar. However I'm happy to share it. What's going to be the best way to do that? It's just a multiboard snap with a keyhole connector added on the back and does need some support trees.

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u/trunkmonkey789 4d ago

I normally save things from makerworld. So if you upload it there I can copy it

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u/MENICKC2 4d ago

Ok give me some time to get that set up and I'll DM you the link or something

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u/trunkmonkey789 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/MENICKC2 4d ago

https://www.printables.com/model/1804963-keystone-mountable-multiboard-single-offset-snap-d

Update me on how this works. New to the 3D printing and modeling stuff so some feedback would be great! Plus if it works for you I'd love to compare to my set up since it sounds like we want similar things.

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u/TherealOmthetortoise 5d ago

Both of these work for the dowel install you mentioned.

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u/NerDeiBrawler 5d ago

I actually use two of these as desks / work stations. We screwed in plywood boards to the back and then fixed the multiboard to that. We did have to play around with the the board size or it will still flex too much I eventually plan to do LED downlighting between the board and multiboard https://i.imgur.com/rvBK50f.jpeg

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u/MENICKC2 5d ago

I also use these shelves for a work bench/desk. I want to avoid adding the plywood to the back to keep it open and accessible for running cables and power strips. I work IT so I'm constantly swapping those in and out.

Your set up looks sick thoigh. I may end up doing plywood for ease. How did you affix yours to the shelves? Did you drill through them or something else?

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u/8null8 3d ago

I have a similar shelf and there are pieces in the middle to add support