Hatchbox Filament Plug

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This plug was designed for Hatchbox 1.75 PLA may work with others. I was using other "Clips" but they kept flying off so I designed this plug. It is pretty tight - so it has a better chance to not fall off. Note that not all holes in the reel are the same size. I found two on my test reel that are too small for the plug. If you can't get it through the hole from the inside, insert it from the outside then try to insert it from the inside again. Snip any melted/deformed filament from the end, insert the plug from the inside of the reel and thread the filament through the plug. NOTE: Remove plug before printing or it may get hung on the filament. Included are two versions. The short version sits flush with the reel in order to keep the box (if you keep filament in the original box) from bumping the plug.