Filament spindle, stackable

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Want to maintain your ABS coil's cleanliness and prevent jamming? Try this affordable hack! First, find a Sterilite storage drawer that fits a 5lb ABS coil from Walmart. Then, gather foam core board, a 6" lazy susan, refrigerator tubing, and anti-slip matting. Create two foam core circles (11.5 inches in diameter) and a rectangular strip (4x17 inches). Score the strip every inch to create a snap-able round center piece. Adjust the size so it fits your ABS coil, then cut any excess. Place one foam circle on top of the coil and trace its outline. Cut out this middle section, leaving it slightly undersized to allow for friction fit. Assemble the spindle by attaching the center piece and top circle with hot glue. Turn it upside down and insert the lazy susan in the center. Let the glue set. Line your storage drawer with anti-slip matting, then place the spindle inside ensuring it spins freely. Measure and cut refrigerator tubing to feed ABS filament into your Makerbot's plastruder. Make a hole in the front of the clear drawer for the tubing to pass through. Insert the end of the ABS filament into the tube, and slide the coil and assembly into place. The total cost should be under $25: the Sterilite drawer ($10), refrigerator tubing ($2), foam core (approx. $3), lazy susan ($8), and anti-slip matting ($.50). Feel free to find alternative drawers for improved results!