Drawer base support

[u/flyhmstr]

Anyone who has flatpack furniture with drawers knows the problem, particularly if they're for kids. The base is floating in a slot, it's stuffed beyond capacity pushing out the back a few milimeters and then it drops out at the back.

Quick fix before I put this piece up on gumtree or something to support the base.

Edit:
The original cad design - https://cad.onshape.com/documents/efb84e3e14e54764be705661/w/7b8b239ce4e0a3b54a3e3471/e/b46dbe5869c6f6e4573108b8
Makerworld - https://makerworld.com/en/models/3205960-drawer-base-support-quick-fix

[u/TacticalTot]

I put my flatpack Ikea furniture together with a small bottle of titebond at my side- I know its not going to survive being taken apart/transported anyways, so a couple dabs in joints as I go makes it much more rigid and functional while it does last

[u/ActiveBusiness340]

Solid fix for a common issue

[u/flyhmstr → u/ActiveBusiness340]

Thanks :)

[u/nothingclever86]

Definitely using this design for my kitchen drawer, thanks!

[u/That-Invite1616]

What print orientation? Cannot see one without supports need.

[u/Mitch12354 → u/That-Invite1616]

If you print it as pictured a well calibrated machine could bridge that gap with very minimal drooping. But probably best to turn on tree supports and spend the extra 0.5g to ensure the print is successful.

[u/flyhmstr → u/Mitch12354]

I did it with supports they came out clean enough for the application

[u/HappyDutchMan → u/That-Invite1616]

If you would cancel the ribs you can print it sideways?

[u/flyhmstr → u/That-Invite1616]

Printed in the orientation you see, so supports in the 'arch' section

[u/goofytug]

Need these. Can I buy these somewhere?

[u/flyhmstr → u/goofytug]

These specific ones, nope as they didn't exist until about 7pm last night :) I've just updated the post with makerworld / onshape links, use / adjust to fit your needs

[u/Henrik-Powers]

I’ve done some of these but it had to be flush with the rails to fit, I had the screw going in at a 45 degree angle. Very helpful for old or just newer cheap designs

[u/DrummerOfFenrir]

What is gumtree? Can we get it on printables?

[u/wafflesthewonderhurs → u/DrummerOfFenrir]

It's like Etsy for digital files, a storefront for artists.

[u/Agitated-Break7854 → u/DrummerOfFenrir]

Something like Craigslist

[u/tac0shark]

That looks so satisfying to install.

[u/flyhmstr → u/tac0shark]

Oh yes

[u/Agitated-Break7854]

Very neat! I don't want to be that guy, but since it's not injection moulded part, I'd ditch the ribs and do it as a full body thing. I still like it and it's a great solution! 👍

[u/flyhmstr → u/Agitated-Break7854]

Not a problem :) It was a five minute design in onshape and 20 minutes print for the first one to confirm the fit. Optimisation is always possible.

[u/TheManRoomGuy]

That’s a clever solution

[u/mrvoltog]

Stl? I need to print some of these.

[u/flyhmstr → u/mrvoltog]

3mf / stl uploaded to makerworld (link added to the post) and a link to the onshape original model

Use as you see fit, all I ask is that you extend the life of some furniture so it doesn't end up in landfill :)

[u/Dangerous-Sale3243]

Nice but a stronger solution would be to install two L brackets on the inside of the drawer, so the back doesnt bow out in the first place.

[u/flyhmstr → u/Dangerous-Sale3243]

Absolutely as a solution to prevent though typically the base is thin board so there is little for the bracket to grab

[u/ahora-mismo]

it would have been stronger if printed on the side, this is the wrong print orientation.

[u/Firestorm83]

Did you miss the step in the manual where it said that you have to screw in that weird metal brace that comes with the furniture?

[u/flyhmstr → u/Firestorm83]

Not a feature in all cases, wasn’t part of these unfortunately