3D Printed Board Rack (Surf/Wing/Snow/Ski...)

Here is how I made my modular rack using a combination of 3D printing and wooden rods! This board rack allows you to store boards vertically or horizontally.

The structure and the wall mounting system are entirely 3D printed, while the wooden sticks separate each board. The entire project is easy to build and customizable!

Of course, you can use it to rack other items: skis, guitars, or whatever you can imagine!

About tools:

• 3D printer (of course!)
• Hand or electric saw
• Drill with 3 mm drill bit and screw bit- Optionnal
• Mallet
• Sandpaper
• Vice - Optionnal
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): protection gloves, goggles...

About materials and things to buy:

• M4x50mm wood screws - Optionnal
• M4 wall plugs and screws
• M8x25mm bolts and M8 nuts
• Wooden sticks (⌀15, ⌀18, ⌀20 or ⌀25 mm) - ⌀25 mm recommanded. More about the lenght in step 3
• Anti vibration mat - Optionnal

I designed this board rack system using SolidWorks CAD software.

Two versions exist: one with straight wooden sticks, and the other features a twenty-degree angle on the sticks (better for securely storing boards horizontally or saving space).

To make it printable on my Original Prusa MK3S, I divided it into various parts. The cool aspect is that the board rack becomes entirely customizable:

• Depending on how many boards you want to store, you can print 'module' parts as needed. 'Module' parts are available in various lengths: 100, 150, 200 and 250 mm, which will affect the spacing between each wooden stick. By combining 'module' parts with different lengths, you can achieve various spacing configurations between the sticks.
• The wooden sticks are attached to the modules using a 3D printed 'adaptor'. There parts are available in various diameters: 15, 18, 20, and 25 mm to match the wooden stick you've chosen.
• Each 'module' are secured and attached together using bolts and nuts.
• The entire board rack is mounted on the wall using M4 screws and plugs.
• At the ends of the board rack, there are 'end module' parts to provide a better finish for your rack system.

You can find STL files here: link to Cults3D

Straight wooden stick version:

Parts do not require supports to be printed. Your printer can easly bride if required.

I used PLA Galaxy silver/black from Prusa, with classic printing settings.

Twenty-degree wooden stick version:

If the boards will be stored vertically, use classic printing settings. Support may be required, but personally, I didn't need them.

If the boards will be stored horizontally, use stronger printing settings (increase infill and wall number, use a stronger material).

Keep in mind that 3D printed parts may be too weak to support your board. I am not responsible for any problems you may encounter.

I purchased 1-meter-long wooden sticks that I cut in half using my handsaw.

After cutting, you can use sandpaper to smooth the edges.

Using a mallet, carefully hammer the wooden sticks into the 3D printed adaptors.

This step isn't mandatory but can be useful if there are gaps between the sticks and the 3D printed adaptors.

For each stick, pre-drill the wood with a 3 mm drill bit. Then screw an M4*50 mm long wood screw to secure the assembly.

Use M8*25 mm bolts and nuts to tighten each module together. Simply insert elements into the slots of each 3D printed part.

Here is how it should look.

Ensure that everything is strongly assembled. Align the 'module' parts together; if you cannot align them properly, unscrew them and make a slight adjustment to your bolts and nuts

For vertical storage of your boards: examine the height of your boards to be racked, pre-position the modular rack to determine the optimal height on the wall.

Use M4 wall screws and plugs to attach the modular rack to the wall.

Ensure that it is securely and horizontally fastened.

For horizontal storage of your boards: make sure that both module segments are horizontally aligned, and choose the spacing between them based on the length of your boards to store.

Use M4 wall screws and plugs to attach the modular racks to the wall.

Ensure that it is securely and vertically fastened.

Screw the assembled wooden sticks into the rack modules.

Place anti-vibration mats on the floor to protect your boards if you choose to store your boards vertically.

Well done, you've made it!

I hope this tutorial has been helpful and inspiring. Don't hesitate to share your own racks with us.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and I will try to answer them.

Happy making!