Sealed Dual Filament Holder

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Update: After extensive use and testing, I highly recommend mounting the nozzles high up rather than low, as it significantly eases filament feeding. Update: A problem with a spool riding up on the side of the mounts and jamming led me to add washer files; simply attach these washers to the outside of the spools after feeding onto the tube. Here is a dual Spool holder, offering a great sealed container that's easy to make. Follow my list of items to purchase below, print it out, and you'll have an excellent sealed spool holder. This holder accommodates two spools easily, regardless of their size, and feeds them into a larger diameter Teflon tube to prevent friction from the tube. The holder comes with some stoppers that can be used to seal off the holes when not in use; these stoppers hang over the valves so they don't get lost. I've recently added an end stopper for the Teflon tube as well. Amazon links have been included for all parts except those available at Home Depot or any hardware store. Purchased: Container: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012TSGXVK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Snapware 1098437 40 Cup Clear Airtight Food Storage Container With Handle (2-Pack) Teflon Tube: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019Q012C4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - MUYI 10 Meters = 32.8 Feet PTFE Teflon Tube OD 5mm ID 3mm For Chemical Electrical Medical Equipment Valves: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07255XG1N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - uxcell 10pcs 1/8" PT Male Thread 5mm Push In Joint Pneumatic Connector Quick Fittings Screws and Nuts: Need 8 per container, 1/4 in - 20 x 5/8 Nuts for Valves: Need 2 per container, 7/16 in - 14 PVC Tube from Plumbing at Home Depot: 1ӯ tube cut to 174mm length Silica Gel Packs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VJ02VMK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - [30 PACKS] 10 Gram - High Quality Silica Gel Desiccants Dehumidifier 2 1/4 X 3 1/4 3D printed parts: Spool Holder: spool rod holderinner.STL Backing Plate: spool holder outer.STL Stopper: stopper.STL Tube Stopper: stopper tube.STL Mount the Spool on the large flat side of the container, centered and 95 mms from the bottom of the container to the bottom of the plate. Mount the Valves about 40 mms from the bottom of the container to the center of the holes, equally spaced from the sides and center. Let me know if you like it! If you print and like them, please post your photos!