Filament Spool Rack for 20qt Sterilite Container

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This is a rack to support multiple filament spools above dessicant (silica or activated alumina) in a Sterilite 20qt airtight container (available from Target for around $7). Rather than put the spools directly on top of the dessicant I wanted to support them above the dessicant, so I made these supports that are a custom fit for the Sterilite containers. The containers will comfortably hold 4 spools (or 5 narrow spools) of filament and have a good seal, which should allow you to get moisture levels down to around 20% with Silica or 10% with activated Alumina. For each container you will need: - * 2x this part * 2x aluminum or steel rods (Either 5/16" (8mm) or 3/8" (9.5mm) diameter) I used 5/16" aluminum rods that I had available for my first set, but then used 3/8" for second set since local hardware store was out of 5/16" rods. (The file ending in 3_8 is for 3/8" rods, the other is for 5/16", but let me know if you want me to provide an alternative version with holes for different diameter rods) The rods need to be cut to around 325mm or 12-3/4 in long (doesn't need to be super precise) I strongly suggest chamfering the ends of the rods so that they slide into the parts easier. (I just used a jigsaw with a metal blade to cut to length, and a dremel to smooth and chamfer them) I suggest printing at 0.3mm layer height for speed (but 0.2mm is fine). I used 30% rectilinear infill (anything more is unnecessary)