This week’s selection is the Clothes Folding Board by Printables contributor Patrick Blom.
What is a clothes folder? It’s a series of hinged panels that, when tipped over, fold an article of clothing — typically a t-shirt — into a standard size, ideal for storage in a drawer.
Most people simply fold clothes in an ad-hoc manner, and usually have a result that’s pretty good. However, the Clothes Folding Board ensures you have a perfect fold each and every time.
Why make this at all? Blom explains:
“In the popular TV series The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper famously uses a clothes folding board to neatly and efficiently fold his laundry. Inspired by this clever tool, I created a 3D-printed version for home use. It ensures perfectly aligned folds every time, making it a must-have for anyone who loves organized wardrobes. It’s also super handy for kids, as it turns folding clothes into a fun and easy task, helping them learn tidiness and responsibility.”
The design includes some locks that make certain you don’t fold the clothing improperly.
To operate the folder, you simply place the shirt on top and fold in the right, left and bottom sides. Then lift out a perfectly folded shirt. It could not be easier.
Printing this is both easy and not so easy. It’s easy because the parts are quite straightforward: just some panels. It’s hard because the dimensions of the largest panels are up to 305mm. This is beyond the build plate volume of many desktop 3D printers, making it challenging to print. Most desktop devices these days are in the 200-256mm range.
This is clearly not for everyone, as there are plenty of folks that simply toss their shirts in a drawer and call it a day. But then there are the other kind of people that want those shirts neat and tidy.
If you wear clothes, like tidiness and have a 3D printer with a 305mm plate, this item is for you.
Via Printables
