FilaVilla is a filament dry box solution that combines practical utility with contemporary design principles. It offers an organized, snug, and dry home for your spools that's as pleasing to the eye as it is functional, ensuring they're both accessible and neatly displayed on your shelf. This filament storage box is a great way to impress Tinder dates, finally get your kids to respect you, and show your nosy neighbors that they're messin' with the wrong guy.
I designed this filament dry box because I didn't really vibe with any other designs on here. They were either all ugly, over-engineered, took a whole spool to print, or took five days to print. These were my mandatories when designing:
I highly suggest you use PETG, especially if you plan on stacking them.
Part | Est. Print Time | Est Filament Usage | Est Cost |
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Left Side Wall | 1 hr 42 min | 85g | $1.89 |
Right Side Wall | 1 hr 42 min | 85g | $1.89 |
Shell | 3 hr 53 min | 161g | $3.44 |
Front Panel | 55 min | 39g | $0.82 |
Top Hinge | 28 min | 10.25g | $0.22 |
Bottom Handle | 24 min | 10.25g | $0.22 |
Filament Swatch | 10 min | 1.5g | $0.03 |
Alternative Window* | 57 min | 35g | $0.74 |
TOTAL: | 9 hr 21 min | 399g | $8.51 |
Total cost per box w/ parts: $11.37
*I know some people may be intimidated by plexiglass, so included is a printable window cover that can be used instead. Price not included in total. Also included is an alternative hinge that doesn't have a label slot on it.
The following list will provide you with enough materials to print 25 boxes.
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Parts | Quant. | Required? | Est. Cost | Link |
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Hinge Pin 38x4mm | 2x | Yes | $26.56 (50x) | Amazon |
11x14" Plexiglass (See Below) | 1x | Yes | 11x14: $56.73 (48 Panels) | Home Depot |
6x2mm Magnet | 4x | Recommended | $12.99 (300x) | Amazon |
10g Desiccant Pack | 1x | Optional | $13.99 (30x) | Amazon |
TOTAL: | $26.56 Required $39.54 Total |
Tools | Required? | Est. Cost | Link |
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Super Glue | Yes | $8.64 | Amazon |
WD-40 | Optional | $6.65 | Amazon |
Sealant Spray | Optional | $14.94 | Amazon |
Deburring Tool | Optional | $14.99 | Amazon |
11/64th Drillbit | Optional | $3.45 | Amazon |
Hobby Knife Set | Optional | $14.03 | Amazon |
Plastic Cutting Tool | Depends on how hardcore you are | $8.20 | Amazon |
TOTAL: | $8.64 Required, $62.70 Total |
Plexiglass info:
Thickness: 0.36mm - 0.093" - 3/32"
Width: 86mm - 3.385"
Height: 210mm - 8.267"
I'm doing my best to accurately source the right size sheets to minimize waste. Let me know if you find more optimal sheets. So far I've found two options:
12x12 Sheets Can't Source For Cheap Yet
11x14 Sheets Recommended
All Parts
Side Panels
Shell
Front Panel
Top Hinge
Handle
Filament Labels
Included below is a Fusion 360 file to customize the labels with text. There are single and double-line options, along with all the generic filament types. I also included the filament swatch model that I use for funzies.
Use a deburring tool to clean off the edges of the panels and the shell. Align the panel pins with the shell's holes and gently slide them in 25% of the way. From here, assess if you have enough clearance in the pin holes. If not, use an 11/64th drill bit to slowly and gently boar out more material from the shell's holes. Making passes, reinsert the pins one at a time in increments of 25% until all pins are snugly in the holes. Apply a final pass of pressure and you should hear them snap into their final resting position.
For added strength, you can use a drop of crazy glue before inserting them. This isn't necessary, but I could see why someone would want to. If you use crazy glue, do it after you've done your first 25% insert assessment.
For an overkill amount of added protection, use the super glue brush and paint over the inner ledges before attaching the pieces.
You'll need a flat blade of some sort to shave the excess overhang support material off of the triangular notches. Be gentle and kind when you do this. I added a link to the hobby knife set I use to the bill of materials.
Make sure you do this before you add the hinges and plexiglass. Follow the instructions on the can. Go slow and use light spritzes. Avoid getting sealant on the front plate's face.
The plexiglass panel should be 86x210mm. There are three main ways to cut acrylic sheets: 1) by hand, 2) with a circular/jig saw, and 3) with a CNC machine or laser cutter. I'm not going to go into detail on how to do this since there are a billion YouTube tutorials on it.
Don't be a silly goose- make sure your poles are aligned properly. Once you're certain, add a drop of super glue into the magnet cubby and drop the magnet in on top of it. Make sure the glue is dry before allowing the magnets to connect. Two magnets on the front plate, and two opposite-sided magnets on the handle.
Place the window unit into its naturally closed state, ensuring that the magnets are aligned and the window is snug with the bottom lip. Align the hinges and slowly insert the hinge pins. You may need to use a ball hammer to gently tap them into place. You may need to use an 11/64ths drillbit to clean out the inside of the hinge holes on both the front plate and the hinge plate. Be gentle and slow if you do this. Reverse the drill to back out and don't just pull it back. I use a spritz of WD-40 on the hinges before inserting them to make the opening experience a bit smoother.
Self Explanatory. I hope.
Hope you packed a snorkel.
11/9/2023
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