Filament Storage Solution (IKEA SAMLA)
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About this print
A spool holder and filament storage system designed to fit inside IKEA SAMLA boxes. It holds multiple standard filament spools and includes space for silica gel sachets to control moisture, keeping filament dry between uses. An installation tube routes filament directly from the box to the printer. PLA is a practical choice for this type of organisational accessory, as the part is not exposed to heat or significant mechanical load.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By wstein on Thingiverse · CC-BY-SA
The IKEA SAMLA Boxes (22 l / 6 gallon) is the ideal storage solution for my needs. The profiled wall design makes it very stable. It can hold up to 5x 750g standard spools and I can put Silica gel inside. The IKEA SAMLA boxes should be available in many countries in the world.
By mounting an installations tube in the box, I can feed the filament direct from the box to my printer. That's very convenient!
My spool have all about 20 cm / 8 inch diameter but there is some space left to the wall, so 21.5 cm / 8.5 inch should also fit fine.
It is fast and easy to print. It is very easy to assemble. A drilling jig is also included.
The STL files are for M4 screw and nuts, but as it is customizable you can configure it also for inch parts, other tube/pipe or boxes.
I recommend also this things:
- [Spacer](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:728531) to hold the spools apart (I'm using simple_spacer_32x5.stl and simple_spacer_32x10.stl )
- the [Spool Adapter](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:735213) for perfect fitting of different spools
- a [Filament Clip](http://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=Filament+Clip)
For sealing your boxes, you may find this things useful to control humidity:
- [SAMLA Lid Clips](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:393890)
- [Angled Dry Box Feeder or 1.75mm Filament Feeder for Dry Box](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:878919)
Other things:
- [Filament Wallsupport](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:970574)
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Filament Storage Solution (IKEA SAMLA)
For Filament Storage Solution (IKEA SAMLA) we would normally reach for PETG — it is tougher and more heat-resistant than PLA, ideal for parts that take load or live somewhere warm. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
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| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | wstein |
| Licence | CC-BY-SA |
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