I live in the tropics where humidity between 80%-100% is the norm.
As many already know, prolonged exposure of PLA to humidity is bad, the best thing to do is to keep the PLA spool in an airtight (dry) container when not in use.
The PLA tub is especially handy for my case when I have long stint of printing using PLA (over a period of days or weeks). I could just leave the spool on the printer without the unwanted exposure to humidity.
Its made from an airtight food container (10" x 12" x 5.5"). With added desiccant (silica gel packs) to keep things dry, they can be seen at the bottom of the tub.
As for the filament spool roller, it's made from 6061 aluminum, and delrin, with 30mm bearings. There are many other (easier) ways to do this, this approach is just an excuse to give the lathe a bit of a workout
Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
Chein
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Re: Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
Very nice. Did you have to manufacture the aluminum and delrin parts?
Re: Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
Yes, the aluminum and delrin were made using a lathejsc wrote:Very nice. Did you have to manufacture the aluminum and delrin parts?
Chein
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Re: Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
Hah! the plastic container is brilliant. i'm gonna have to go find one now...
Re: Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
That is too cool Nice solution!
Re: Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
What a fantastic idea!
Re: Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
That is pretty awesome !!! Nice work !!!
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Re: Simple PLA tub, and not so simple filament spool roller
Looks great. I'll have to add it to my list....longer every day....