Catan Tower Storage

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I modified this tower to fit together seamlessly, eliminating the need for sanding altogether. I also divided it into multiple pieces for added convenience. I designed a 3D Catan board and found it at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2525047. However, I didn't want to spend so much money on magnets, so I opted for bases from here instead: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3700300. Early into the project, I realized there was no easy way to store them and couldn't find any suitable options for these types of bases. So, using 3D Builder, I created this tower to hold my pieces. This version is very snug, so I had to sand it down a bit to get everything to fit properly. I'm currently working on a new version that will make the sanding unnecessary, but it's still in development. I wanted a carry handle, but also needed to use the center hole to hold a tower for my different robbers (it also fits the tube for Catan numbers found here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2927739 which holds these numbers https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2884108 or the basic cardboard ones). The handle design is from here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3628427, and I included it with locking sides added. (Print at 40% infill) I used this latching system to snap the handle on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2486040. It's included separately and needs to be printed at 90% infill to be strong enough to hold it. I superglued it onto the sides since it has to be printed in pieces to work. I also found that the pieces would hit the tops of the other pieces and possibly damage them, so I used these storage covers from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2837866. I cut a spot out of each puzzle piece so they could slide onto the tower easily and stay in place (also included).