Car Trunk Organiser

I made a car boot organizer to provide a convenient and efficient way to organize and store items in the trunk of a vehicle. The organizer is designed to fit the specific dimensions of the trunk, maximizing the available space and preventing items from rolling around while the car is in motion. The organizer is also made from durable materials, ensuring that it can withstand the wear and tear of regular use. Additionally, the organizer features various compartments and compartments for different items, such as groceries, tools, and sports equipment, which makes it easy to keep everything in its place and easy to find. Overall, the car boot organizer is a practical and functional solution for anyone looking to keep their trunk organized and clutter-free.

I made sure to use materials at hand in sizes that are commonly found as off cuts.

MDF Sheet ( Painted Or Laminate)

Laminate MDF Sheet

CNC Router

Jigsaw

Router Table / Bits

Wood Glue

Tape Measure

Computer-aided design (CAD) software

1. Open the trunk and make sure it is empty and free from any obstacles.
2. Start by measuring the length of the trunk by running the tape measure from the back of the trunk to the front, measuring the distance along the floor of the trunk.
3. Measure the width of the trunk by running the tape measure from one side of the trunk to the other, measuring the distance along the floor of the trunk.
4. Measure the height of the trunk by running the tape measure from the top of the trunk to the floor, measuring the distance along the back of the trunk.
5. Record all the measurements and use them to create a design or blueprint of the organizer.

The dimensions being accurate will ensure that the fit inside the trunk is solid and sturdy.

1. Open Fusion 360 and create a new project.
2. Create a new sketch on the XY plane and draw the organizer's base shape according to the trunk's measurements.
3. Extrude the sketch to create a 3D model of the base shape.
4. Use the "Move" and "Copy" commands to create the separate compartments and shelves of the organizer.
5. Use the "Fillet" command to round off any sharp edges.
6. Use the "Render" command to create a realistic image of the final product.

The Components are all made from materials with varying thicknesses. Due to the material sizes, I had at hand the MDF had to be run in 6 different toolpaths. This would be much quicker with a full sheet. Using the move tool in Fusion 360 I moved all of the components ensuring there is enough stock between them to machine the profiles.

The toolpaths were all created using Fusion 360. I used a 2D Contour toolpath for any profiling that had to be completed. Any bores were machined using a bore toolpath.

Once toolpaths were created and simulated to ensure they are free from any errors it can be output and ran on the CNC machine.

This step is simply running all of the programs you have created. I left a 1mm skin on all of the components which I will trim using a router table in a future step.

Using a Jigsaw I removed all the components from the sheets of material. A bandsaw would also work or if a smaller amount of material was left it could be cut using a Stanley blade.

The 1mm skin left on the component and the easiest, fastest and most accurate way of removing this is by using a router table. A bearing cutter is set up to machine the skin off the component.

Once the panels are finished they need to be connected through the slots that are machined. This forms the base and slots where everything will be contained.

The dividers are in place to split up the contents of the trunk organiser. The acrylic panels slide into the slots that were machined on the CNC Router.

The guides are in place to keep the cupboards in one position but also allow them to pivot. They were attached using screws into pre-drilled holes.

Once the organiser is completed it can be placed into your trunk. It will now be able to protect all of your goods while you are driving.