Available width and depth
Allow for the 126 × 84 mm nominal grid footprint, edge clearance and any drawer obstructions.
Editable Gridfinity template
Make a 3 × 2 Gridfinity baseplate that starts with a fit test
This starter creates a six-cell receiving plate on the standard 42 mm pitch. Choose a solid or open backing, adjust the fit for your printer and print the smaller base-fit pack before spending the time and filament on the complete plate.
A practical starting point for one small drawer section—not a claim that one clearance or base style fits every printer, material or Gridfinity variant.
What to measure first
The starter dimensions are there to make the controls understandable. Replace them with evidence from the real part, space and print setup.
Printer and material
Record the printer, filament, nozzle, layer height and slicer profile used for the fit pack.
Base interface fit
Use the supplied trials to select a repeatable per-side planar clearance for this print setup.
Backing requirement
Choose a solid receiving plate or an open-backed version based on the mounting surface and your own application test.
Published starter settings
These values produce the preview shown above. They remain editable after the template opens in the EazyMake studio.
Grid3 × 2 cellsSix receiving cells on the 42 mm system pitch.
Nominal footprint126 × 84 mmCheck the real available space before printing.
Plate height5 mmEditable in the generator.
BackingSolidCan be changed to the supported open option.
Starting clearance0.25 mm per sideA trial value, not a universal printer default.
From measurement to printable part
The generator keeps the important decisions visible and carries one parameter set through geometry, inspection, calibration and export.
Measure the space
Confirm the useful drawer or bench area and leave deliberate clearance around walls, runners, handles and fasteners.
Customise the grid
Open the starter in EazyMake, adjust the cell count, plate height, backing and fit settings, then review the generated envelope.
Print the fit pack first
Print the small reference and trial parts using the same material and profile planned for the full baseplate.
Record the selected fit
Choose the trial that locates reliably without an unwanted bind, and save that result with the complete print setup.
Generate the full plate
Apply the measured result, inspect the printable mesh and export the baseplate only after the software checks pass.
Print notes
- Keep the fit-pack and final baseplate on the same printer, material, nozzle, layer height and slicer profile.
- Check first-layer expansion and elephant-foot compensation before interpreting an overly tight fit as a model error.
- A large flat plate can lift or bow. Confirm bed preparation and the selected material on your own machine.
- Print one small section before laying out an entire drawer or tool chest.
Know the limits
- The starter checks dimensional compatibility only. It does not prove retention, impact resistance, heat resistance or load capacity.
- Magnets, screws, clips and third-party Gridfinity variants can introduce separate fit requirements.
- The 0.25 mm starting clearance must be tested; successful rendering or slicing does not make it fit-proven.
Common questions
Answers specific to this starter and the measurements it exposes.
How large is a 3 × 2 Gridfinity baseplate?
On a 42 mm pitch, the nominal grid footprint is 126 × 84 mm. Measure the actual installation space and allow deliberate edge clearance before printing.
Should I print the base-fit pack first?
Yes. It isolates the mating interface so you can compare trial clearances without committing to the complete six-cell plate.
Is 0.25 mm the correct Gridfinity clearance?
It is only the starter value in this template. The useful result is the clearance demonstrated by your printed trial on the recorded print setup.
Does this generate Gridfinity bins as well?
This page opens the baseplate starter. The same EazyMake Gridfinity builder also contains supported bin and organiser workflows, each with its own parameters and calibration needs.
Keep exploring
Use the guide when you need the reasoning, or open another template to see the same measurement-first workflow in a different part family.
Make this starter your own
Open the real generator, replace the example dimensions and keep the calibration result tied to your printer and material.