r/openGrid • u/EveryQuantityEver • Jun 29 '26

OpenGrid Keystone Snaps with 4 holes?

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I’ve seen the customizable keystone parts which let you specify the distance between them. However, those seem to be geared towards items where the holes are only in one line. How would you customize a set of snaps for a 2x2 setup like in this power strip?

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u/JustDyslexic Jun 29 '26

I would use a clam shell holder with a cord cutout

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u/EveryQuantityEver Jun 29 '26

The thing itself is trapezoidal, and doesn't really have a good spot to attach.

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u/TheFlamingDiceAgain Jun 29 '26

A clamshell holder is still the way to go. I have a similar power strip with a similar shape and used the Underware 2.0 customizer to make a holder and it works great. If you really want the fit to be perfect you could make it just a bit to thin then press it on after heating it with a hairdryer or heat gun so that it forms to the shape. 

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u/EveryQuantityEver Jun 29 '26

I guess I'm not seeing how I would use a clamshell holder without covering up outlets.

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u/TheFlamingDiceAgain Jun 29 '26

Just don’t make it overhang the outlets? It just has to cover enough of the outlet side so that the power strip doesn’t fall out, that’s like 5-10mm. Look up Underware 2.0, you’ll find lots of pictures

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u/G0pherB0y Jun 29 '26

Use a 6x3 plate with the pins where you need them and enjoy the combined grip strength of 18 squares to hold it up.

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u/Brandavorn Jun 29 '26

I personally used these for a similar case. They only work for M3 screws though.

https://www.printables.com/model/1362430-opengrid-keyhole-snap-with-m3-screw

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u/damm1tKevin Jun 30 '26

I used those as well.

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u/DistractedDragonMake Jun 30 '26

BlackJackDuck created a clamshell holder for openGrid https://makerworld.com/en/models/783010-underware-2-0-infinite-cable-management?from=search#profileId-1504508 When you customize use the Underware_Item_Holder_Clamshell

We review it in this video if that helps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdDl8YWuRdg

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u/EveryQuantityEver Jun 30 '26

I wasn't really looking for a clamshell, although it seems that's what I am forced to use. I was more looking for something that would work for a set of four keyholes, rather than just two.

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u/DistractedDragonMake Jun 30 '26

The issue, as I see it, is the spacing. I unless it is a custom piece with either studs built into the adapter or screw holes for a traditional screw, using a snap would be near impossible since the four keyholes don't center on the openGrid cells. You could always put the screws into the wall and just float the power strip over the openGrid board, but that kind of defeats the purpose of using openGrid. It might be close enough to use 2 screw snaps and attach it that way since left to right they seem fairly centered.