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From the tool guide: common questions about Pegboard Panel & Peg Hook Generator
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What hole pitch should I use?
25.4 mm (1 inch) is standard; some boards use 20 mm or 32 mm.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat peg size fits?
Most standard boards use 4–6.35 mm holes; pegs slightly smaller fit.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upCan I make a metric pegboard?
Yes — change the pitch and hole diameter.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
Pegboard organises tools, craft supplies and desk accessories — and printing your own lets you choose the exact size, hole pitch and hole diameter. The panel tab creates a rectangular panel with a grid of holes (default: 25.4 mm pitch, 6.4 mm holes, 4 mm thick, rounded corners) in any number of columns and rows with an edge margin; the hook tab creates a two-peg hook with a backplate, a horizontal arm and an upward hook, with peg diameter, length, spacing, arm length and rise as parameters.
How to use it, step by step
- Choose Panel or Hook.
- Set pitch, hole and peg dimensions to match your board.
- Preview and download the STL/3MF.
- Print a single hook first to check the fit.
Tips from the guide
- Match the pitch to your existing board (25.4 mm standard, 20 mm for some systems).
- Use 4+ perimeters on hooks for strength.
- Print panels flat; large panels may need a brim.
- Reinforce long arms with a gusset in your slicer's infill.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Making pegs equal to the hole size so they will not fit.
- Printing hooks lying on the wrong face.
- Forgetting the board thickness when choosing peg length.
Who uses it
- Workshop and craft-room organisers. Pegboards sized for the wall space.
- Makers. Custom hooks for odd tools.
- Renters. Lightweight printed alternatives to metal pegboard.
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