Create custom Gridfinity bins with precision tool cutouts from a simple photo. Snap a photo of any tool, auto-trace the outline, and export a Gridfinity-compatible insert as STL, 3MF, SVG, or DXF. Also works with Milwaukee Packout, DeWalt ToughSystem, and any custom tray. No CAD skills needed.
Place your tool on a sheet of paper. Take a photo with your phone. Upload to TracetoForge and the edge detection finds the outline automatically. The app generates a Gridfinity bin with the correct 42mm grid spacing, standard base profile, and a cavity shaped exactly like your tool. Fine-tune with simple controls, preview in 3D, and export.
TracetoForge exports Gridfinity-compatible STL files for 3D printing, 3MF for multi-material prints, SVG for laser cutting foam inserts, and DXF for CNC machining. Every export includes the proper Gridfinity base profile, stacking lip, and 42mm grid alignment.
Gridfinity Bin: The most popular mode. Standard Gridfinity-compatible insert with proper base profile, stacking lip, and grid alignment. Drops right into any Gridfinity baseplate. Custom Tray: Rectangular or oval tray with a precision-cut cavity for Milwaukee Packout, DeWalt ToughSystem, or any toolbox drawer. 3D Object: Just the extruded shape for custom mounts, templates, or prototyping.
Most Gridfinity generators are parametric: you type in dimensions and get a bin with rectangular dividers. TracetoForge is a photo-based Gridfinity generator. Snap a photo of your real tool, and the app generates a Gridfinity bin with a precision cutout shaped exactly like your tool. No parametric inputs, no CAD, no manual measurement. The Gridfinity ecosystem has thousands of generic bins, but when you need a cutout shaped exactly like your Knipex Cobra pliers or your Wera Kraftform screwdriver, a parametric generator cannot help. TracetoForge creates precision Gridfinity cutouts from a photo in under 2 minutes.
Milwaukee Packout, Gridfinity, DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0, DeWalt TSTAK, Ridgid Pro Gear 2.0, Makita MakTrak, Flex Stack Pack, Klein ModBox, Bosch L-Boxx, Festool Systainer, Makita MakPac, Kobalt, Husky, Craftsman, Stanley FatMax, Harbor Freight US General, and Snap-on. Works with any 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC router.
Create precision-fit organizer inserts for pliers, screwdrivers, socket sets, ratchets, wrenches, utility knives, hex keys, wire strippers, multimeters, drill bits, tape measures, chisels, files, flashlights, and more. Works as a foam organizer alternative. Replace kaizen foam with 3D printed inserts for your tool drawer, tool chest, or garage storage.
No 3D printer? Buy precision-fit PETG tool inserts on Amazon and Etsy. Gridfinity and Milwaukee Packout compatible. Inserts for Knipex Cobra, Knipex Pliers Wrench, Klein wire strippers, Wera screwdrivers, Milwaukee hand tools, and more.
Place your tool on a sheet of paper, take a top-down photo, and upload it. TracetoForge uses OpenCV edge detection to trace the outline automatically. The outline is extruded into a 3D model and exported as STL, 3MF, SVG, or DXF. All processing happens in your browser.
Milwaukee Packout, Gridfinity, DeWalt ToughSystem, TSTAK, Ridgid Pro Gear, Makita MakTrak, Flex Stack Pack, Klein ModBox, Bosch L-Boxx, Festool Systainer, and any custom-dimension toolbox drawer.
Tracing and 3D previewing are always free. You get 3 free export credits on signup. Additional credits: 5 for $9.99 or 20 for $34.99. Credits never expire.
No. The entire workflow is photo-based. Snap a photo, adjust the trace, set dimensions, export. Under 2 minutes from photo to printable file.
PETG is recommended. It handles temperatures up to 80C, making it safe for vehicle toolboxes. PLA works for indoor use but warps in heat above 60C.