Flex Craft 101: How to Build with Flex Craft
Written by: Jake Sparks, Sales of Flex Craft
If youβre new to Flex Craft, welcome! Youβre about to discover one of the most versatile and easy-to-use modular building systems available. Whether youβre creating workstations, carts, flow racks, or entirely new solutions, Flex Craft makes it simple to go from idea to realityβfast.
This guide will walk you through the basics so you can confidently start building.
1st Understanding the Flex Craft System
Flex Craft is built on a modular tube-and-connector
system.
- Tubes:
Durable steel, cut to size for your project.
- Connectors:
Strong, reusable joints that lock everything together.
- Accessories:
Casters, shelves, bins, brackets, and more to customize your build.
Because everything is bolt-together, you can
reconfigure, expand, or completely rebuild without waste.
2nd Plan Your Build
Failing to plan is planning to fail. Before you pick up a
wrench, take a few minutes to plan out your project.
- Define
the purpose β Is this a cart? A workstation? Storage?
- Measure
your space β Make sure it fits where it needs to go.
- List
your requirements β Weight capacity, mobility, ergonomics,
accessories.
Pro tip: Start simple. You can always add on
later.
Now To Get Started with Flex Craft
Thereβs no one βrightβ way to start β but two of the easiest
are:
Starting with a Project
Think of a specific challenge in your workspace β maybe you need a new
material handling cart, a flow rack for better part delivery, or a custom
workstation. Sketch it out, gather the necessary Flex Craft components, and
build it directly to solve that problem.
Starting with a Kit and Experiment
If youβre new to Flex Craft, consider purchasing a starter kit. These kits
include a variety of tubes, connectors, and accessories so you can assemble,
disassemble, and reassemble different designs. Playing around with a kit is the
fastest way to learn how the system works and to discover just how versatile it
is.
3rd Gather Your Materials
For most build projects, youβll need:
- Flex Craft tubes
- Connectors (brackets and/or fasteners)
- Accessories (casters, shelves, guards, etc.)
- A measuring tape
- An Allen wrench or standard hand tools
You can order pre-cut tubes or cut them yourself if you have the tools.
4th Assemble in Sections
A good approach is to build in sections:
- Base β This is the foundation; make it sturdy.
- Frame β Add vertical tubes and connect them to the base.
- Accessories β Install shelves, bins, or special components.
Tighten all bolts, but donβt overtightenβthis makes future adjustments easier.
5th Test and Adjust
Once assembled:
- Check stability and weight distribution.
- Test any moving parts.
- Make ergonomic adjustments (height, handle position, reach zones).
If somethingβs not right, simply loosen the connectors, adjust, and retighten.
6th Keep Improving
One of the biggest benefits of Flex Craft is that your build is never βfinal.β As needs change, you can:
- Add extra shelves
- Convert stationary builds into mobile carts
- Combine two builds into one larger solution
Your only limit is your imagination.
Why Flex Craft is Different
Unlike welded or one-piece solutions, Flex Craft gives you:
- πΊππππ Β β Build and adjust in minutes, not days.
- πππππππππππ β Reconfigure as needs change.
- πΊπππππππππππππβ Reuse parts instead of scrapping them.
If youβre ready to start building, check out theΒ Flex Craft product catalogΒ for tubes, connectors, and accessories. Youβll be amazed how quickly your ideas take shape.
