This model will help you put an end to pot lids laying around, never stacking, and falling as soon as you open the cabinet doors.

Pot Lid Holder

No two lids are the same and this model was designed so you can adapt to the diameter, edge thickness and height/curvature of each of yours. Unfortunately, this means a bit of trial and error will probably be required on your part but some photos and guidelines are provided below to help you.

It can be attached with a single screw to cabinet doors (no adhesive tape given the weight of lids and the forces applied when opening/closing cabinet doors).

Sizing Guidelines

The 2 main parameters are “arm length” and “clamp width”.

The arm length should be a bit greater than the radius of the lid it will hold. This helps keep the center of the lid below the screw so the lid is held firmly against the cabinet door. That way, opening the door should not result in the lid banging against it (assuming the clamp fits, see below).

The clamp width corresponds to the space at the tip of the arm in which the lid will rest. Its value depends on the edge height of the lid but also its curvature. Because the “clamp” is a few cm long (customizable), it will press against the glass of the lid which is usually at a higher point than the edge itself. This is not the easiest part to measure/guess but the model shape will keep lids that are a bit thinner held correctly. So, in doubt, add a few millimeters (but not too many… yeah, I know…).

For medium lids:

• arm length : ~140-145mm
• clamp width: ~14mm

For large lids:

• arm length: ~160mm
• clamp width: ~16-18mm

Feel free to share your results with photos of your lid profiles and parameter values to assist others. I will also update the guidelines above.

Printing

The project will open containing all parts as a single object. I recommend splitting it to actual objects (right click on the object > Split > To objects) and printing “by object" instead of the default “by layer”. Use the auto-arrange button to add some space between them.

Important parameters:

• Wall loops: 4 (so the long arm part is solid)
• Support: YES (very few will be added but they ensure the teeth at the top of the arms come out clean and the screw hole prints correctly)
• Order of walls: outer/inner (helps to get all the teeth at their expected size)
• Avoid crossing walls: yes (always helps to get a cleaner print)

I have printed all mine in PETG, making them a bit flexible, and they work great. PLA should work fine too but feedback is welcome.