Complete Dry Box V2

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I needed a dry box to hold two large spools, each weighing about 1 kg. First, I bought a clear plastic container from Target; you can see the label in the picture.\nI tried several spool rollers but didn't like their designs, so I built my own instead. Next, I searched for a good way to extract filament from the box and found one (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:318580) but had to modify the top cap for a tight fit on the 6mm tube used by the FlashForge Creator Pro 3D printer.\nI also created my own desiccant box since I needed a dry indicator, and then made some labels to identify the type of filament in each roller. I attached magnets to the lid and labels so they stay in place.\nSince you may not want to search everywhere for the parts I used, here are all the items I bought: two large spool rollers with bearings, rods, shaft collars, and aluminum tubes. The latter three items were from Am*$on (Amazon) since I'm not too energetic.\nThe clear plastic container I got came from Target.\nYou'll need:\n(1) 8 Bearings 608ZZ, 8x22x7, pre-greased\n(2) A 30" shaft with an 8mm ID\n(3) Seamless aluminum tubing (6061-T6) with a 0.065" wall and an 8.9 cm OD, 2.2 cm ID.\n(4) 4 or 8 Shaft collars with an 8mm ID\n(5) The filament cap from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:318580 and the modified top cap. I've included both parts so you won't have to search.\n(6) A desiccant box, preferably one that seals well\n(7) A clear plastic container with a good seal