IKEA SAMLA filament dry box with aluminum tube 25mm

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# Update:\r\n\r\nSWITCHED TO NEW SETUP (Remix)\r\n=> see https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:859426/remix \r\n\r\nVersion 1.1.(Text only update)\r\nVersion 1.0 (complete)\r\nVersion 1.1 (with end cover on tube)\r\nUpdate 2019/01: Parts: Hint how to search for drybox feeders on thingiverse. Tip to use teflon tube inside the housing (& photo)\r\n\r\n# Intro\r\n\r\n[V REMIX] -> it was not easy enough to change filament. So I switched to the solution of https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:859426 from https://www.thingiverse.com/ant0ni0 which was way more easy to handle. \r\n\r\n[V1.1] After fiddling around getting the filament into the feeders between spool and frontplate, I urge everyone to **PLACE THE FEEDERS AT THE TOP** of the front of the box, not as shown at the bottom! Makes life and handling much easier.\r\n\r\n\r\nOne of the many solutions to make a dry box with IKEA SAMLA. I looked for an easy and complete "solution system" ;-)\r\nInspired by: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:743280\r\n\r\nThe parts are so constructed, that the base is **5 degrees tilted** like the SAMLA side panels are.\r\n\r\n\r\n# Parts \r\n\r\n* I use a **SAMLA type of** 40cm long, 28cm width, 28 cm height which are 22 liters. \r\n* My **aluminum tube** is 30cm long which gives it a tough fit.\r\n* I am using standard **16mmx3mm SPAX** for the feeders. You can use the one with or without an hexnut hole. One for the bigger teflon tube holders is attached as well.\r\n\r\n> I also added a version with a hole offset for mounting on the side of the SAMLA where a gap exists - so the two parts of the feeders won't fit together any more. The filament will not go through straight. You have to mount the feeders with a little offset.\r\n\r\n# Mounting\r\n\r\n1. Part [1]: Before put into the aluminum tube, make sure both parts are aligned the same way. Put a marking on both sides of the tube. Use a hammer to insert (plastic hammer).\r\n\r\n2. Part [2]: Align properly, so the filament roles leave space at the ground for silica gel. Also put the element a little bis of axis, so there is more air for the filament / feeder.\r\n\r\n3. Part [3]: Mount onto the tube. Should slide in without problems.\r\n\r\n4. Part [4]: \r\n\r\n> Burns down to:\r\n\r\n> A. Two feeders in the middle of the side panel. Place them at the top of the box(see Update version 1.1). Just print two of inner and outer feeders (with or without hexnut). But do NOT use the one with the offset holes.\r\n\r\n> B. Two feeders at the outside of the side panel. Place them at the top of the box(see Update version 1.1). Print two inner feeders and two outer feeders. For the outer you need to consider the at the SAMLA side panels. Therefore print two of the outer feeders with offset holes or drill down the wholes and use washers (like me) to get the same effect.\r\n\r\n## Detailed explanation for the feeders\r\n\r\n> You might need to use some washers for the outer feeders because of the edge in the SAMLA housing (See picture). \r\n\r\n> For the outer ones you also need to use the outer feeder parts with a little offset because of the gap. Therefore drill the whole downwards (see picture) or use the special one with the offset holes.\r\n\r\n> Also don't forget to drill a hole between the two parts into the SAMLA housing to get filament through ;-)