Dry Box for Large Spools with Roll Base

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I required a dry box capable of accommodating two large spools, each weighing about one kilogram. While perusing the web, I discovered a roller base on Thingiverse that seemed quite appealing but ultimately proved to be better suited for narrower spools. Undeterred, I modified the rollers themselves, expanding their diameter to accommodate the larger spools. After creating two of these enlarged rollers, I affixed them securely to the bottom of a plastic storage container using hot glue, ensuring a tight seal. Next, I focused on extracting the filament from within the box, drawing upon another innovative design that required minimal modification for compatibility with my FlashForge Creator Pro. Specifically, I tailored the top cap to ensure an ideal fit around the 6mm tube. For convenience's sake, I shall compile a comprehensive list of all components involved: One must have: (1) The enlarged roller system (2) Thirty pre-greased bearings, each measuring 8x22x7 in dimension (3) A lengthwise segment of an 8mm shaft extending approximately 30 inches, adequate for the construction of two larger and one smaller roller base (4) Eight 8mm internal diameter collars specifically designed to function as part of these bearing mechanisms (5) The cap pieces for sealing filament containers; an existing model with modifications to fit this design can be located at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:318580; included are the necessary parts that connect these devices Note: As you're building your project, you may have use for additional materials: A desiccant container of preference (one is listed in this submission) Another storage container possessing a tight seal to act as housing http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:104983