I like it Mark. Is there "frame" metal behind the skin of the door to support the screws for the shelf section?

I've been storing my Festool FS 3000/2 rail in my basement woodshop but break down sheet goods in the garage so I have to transport it back and forth every time ... it's getting really old ... so is hauling the vacuum ... maybe I need another! 

I'm considering mounting some 3D printed clips to the backside of my garage door for the guide rail and perhaps even my Track Tubes but am not familiar with garage door sheet metal thickness/strength ... do you think the sheet metal screws could hold these up? 

Otherwise, I can design and print some clips that stretch between 2 hinge points, using the existing 2 bolts of each hinge, and have the built-in recesses and latches to release the rail and or tubes?

I've been storing my Festool FS 3000/2 rail in my basement woodshop but break down sheet goods in the garage so I have to transport it back and forth every time ... it's getting really old ... so is hauling the vacuum ... maybe I need another! 

I'm considering mounting some 3D printed clips to the backside of my garage door for the guide rail and perhaps even my Track Tubes but am not familiar with garage door sheet metal thickness/strength ... do you think the sheet metal screws could hold these up? 

Otherwise, I can design and print some clips that stretch between 2 hinge points, using the existing 2 bolts of each hinge, and have the built-in recesses and latches to release the rail and or tubes?

I would say just use some good adhesive behind whatever you screw to the door. If you are 3d printing your own stuff you can also enlarge the face that contacts the door for more adhesive surface area.  some 100% silicone or some good PL construction glue with urathane will make just about anything stick so well you probably cant remove it without damage.

Quote from: Bugsysiegals on December 10, 2022, 05:05 PM

I've been storing my Festool FS 3000/2 rail in my basement woodshop but break down sheet goods in the garage so I have to transport it back and forth every time ... it's getting really old ... so is hauling the vacuum ... maybe I need another! 

I'm considering mounting some 3D printed clips to the backside of my garage door for the guide rail and perhaps even my Track Tubes but am not familiar with garage door sheet metal thickness/strength ... do you think the sheet metal screws could hold these up? 

Otherwise, I can design and print some clips that stretch between 2 hinge points, using the existing 2 bolts of each hinge, and have the built-in recesses and latches to release the rail and or tubes?

I would say just use some good adhesive behind whatever you screw to the door. If you are 3d printing your own stuff you can also enlarge the face that contacts the door for more adhesive surface area.  some 100% silicone or some good PL construction glue with urathane will make just about anything stick so well you probably cant remove it without damage.

Thanks!  I’d considered some adhesive as well but was considering whether it could be removed or not if I sell the house. It would be nice to remove the brackets and just leave a few screw heads than the brackets but I guess nobody is going to not buy the house because of some brackets.

correct, but you could print some base plates in white with some type of nut insert and glue attach that to the door. them screw the holders to the plates using the inserts. that way if you remove the brackets you would just have some white plates on the door that would blend in and almost disappear on a white door. most likely I doubt anyone would even notice them unless you point it out. if someone does complain about something something so insignificant its better to find another buyer as experience has taugjt me they would be a PITA to work with anyways.

I love your idea to print them in White and with the threaded insert … excellent idea, thanks for the feedback.