Filament Clip - Storage Tree (Holder)

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<p>After making a bunch of filament clips, I really needed a convenient way to store them, but still keep them sorted and readily available, so I made this "filament clip tree." My filament clips are color coded by type of filament, so I can easily look at the filament reels on the shelf and tell what the filament types are. This design stores a lot of clips in a minimal amount of space, and can be readily adapted to store different colors of clips.</p> <p>Along with the holder, I provide snap in labels for common filament types, as well as blank labels you can customize with a marker.</p> <p>Initially I considered making something like a small segmented tray, but that would take up too much space on my bench. Then I considered making a small storage drawer unit, but getting clips out of it would be a two-handed operation, plus I would not be able to see my "inventory."</p> <p>Made for this design of filament clip:</p> <p><a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/44634-filament-clip-mini-curved-version-2-improved">https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/44634-filament-clip-mini-curved-version-2-improved</a></p> <p>The OnShape 3D CAD files for this :</p> <p><a href="https://cad.onshape.com/documents/49a32f6b765aa8b12961f280/w/fb819f93e50b4cdc336c5d6f/e/3160a3c0ca8f8e3df7a37eef">https://cad.onshape.com/documents/49a32f6b765aa8b12961f280/w/fb819f93e50b4cdc336c5d6f/e/3160a3c0ca8f8e3df7a37eef</a></p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p>Print in PLA using the 3mf files provided; otherwise :</p> <ul> <li>100% rectilinear infill</li> </ul> <p>Print files are provided to print an assortment of labels all at one time. I don;t currently have a need for all of the different labels, so I just store the extras in the middle hole in the tree.</p> <p>Note : I intentionally made the print "thin" to save on filament, so likely any print settings you use are going to work.</p>