Sterilite 27qt Filament Storage Solution

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Custom-made storage and dispensing solution for 3D printer filament that's specifically tailored to fit 1" PET tubing widely available at home improvement stores like Menards across the U.S. This setup makes use of a Sterilite ClearView 27 Qt container measuring 17" L x 11 1/4" W x 12 1/4" H, which is also easily accessible at Menards and many other home improvement centers in the U.S. Inspired by this Thing: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:743280, created with Customizer! - a powerful tool available here: http://www.thingiverse.com/apps/customizer/run?thing_id=743280. How to Build It: Print two end supports as instructed. Cut 35mm pieces of PET tubing according to the design requirements. Mark and drill holes, then securely install the end supports into place. Slide your filament spools onto the tube, spreading the container's ends apart to snap it firmly into position. This customized version has been designed using these specific parameters: Box top length = 345 Socket plate thickness = 5 Box top width = 242 Screw hole diameter = 4.0 Template bottom width = 100 Box height = 320 Backlash = 0.5 Template drill diameter = 4 Tube height = 355 Template thickness = 3 Hex nut width = 6.9 Template tube center width = 80 Box bottom width = 230 Tube diameter = 30 Box bottom length = 345