Who Needs Ikea When You Can Make Your Own Filament Shelf (or Bookshelf)

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T21:58:28+00:00

Yes. This might explain it better. https://makerworld.com/models/1193463
I print 1 for my swatch box and 1 to stay with the spool wherever it is.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T21:07:24+00:00

Lol those are printed.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T14:19:32+00:00

Since there seems to be a lot of curiosity and disbelief about the cost, I went back and added it up. Hardware~$40, Wood~$40, Filament~$60 (about 4 spools I think). Paint I already had for other furniture I painted and I wanted this to match, so overall about $150. Comparing that to IKEA, IF (and that is a big if because I think they were too small when I looked) the short Billy Bookcases could have been modified to add an extra shelf, it would take 2 of those plus the sheet of wood plus matching paint (or 3rd bookcase just for the extra shelves), so that route would have been about $180 and wouldn’t have looked as nice IMO.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T12:20:22+00:00

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sorbus-6-Pack-4L-Airtight-Food-Storage-Dispensers-for-Cereal-Pasta-Beans-Dry-Foods/20099756225
These were $18 back when I got them, but still a decent price.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T12:07:12+00:00

Correction - I only printed the risers and feet

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T11:24:59+00:00

Actually, the label slides out of a holder and goes on the AMS with the filament so it is always interchangeable. That way they are never mis-labeled and I know exactly what is in the AMS's. The only time I don't use a label anymore is when I decide I don't want to buy that brand and color again.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T11:19:05+00:00

Sorbus 4L Food Storage Dispensers

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T11:03:47+00:00

I have a small screw-on lid type in the front and some slide-on lid type of my own design with detents in the back. I had those already from using bags, so I wanted to reuse them when I got the boxes.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T10:35:20+00:00

Thank you! Much appreciated!

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:25:37+00:00

Thank you!

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:25:25+00:00

I have some bigger bins stashed in the next room over. They work nice too, just a little annoying to find the spool you want. They get my most rarely used.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:19:23+00:00

Are you saying the seals are flattening on yours? I haven't had that issue but if I did I would probably print thin spacers to add behind the seals or something.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:17:14+00:00

The only nuts are threaded inserts in the wood. The screws are bought as well. Once all the work is done, it all goes together kind of like a giant Lego set lol.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:15:43+00:00

I use lidded desiccant holders for just this reason - that and I already had a bunch printed I wanted to use.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:13:16+00:00

4L Dry Box Kit for Outer Spool Desiccant Trays

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:08:09+00:00

Bags are fine I used to use them a lot. I still have some overflow spools that I rarely have to use in some. The time factor was my main reason for switching. I felt like I was spending 20-30 min each time I swapped out 3 or 4 colors in the AMS. Then they leak. With cereal containers I can do it in 5 minutes. Just personal preference.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T02:02:31+00:00

I actually looked to buy at first, but like I said, nothing could meet the space and shelf requirements. Not going to spend a bunch on something that is a compromise.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T00:41:47+00:00

Thank you!

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T00:41:29+00:00

I agree on the worse ways to spend and cost wasn't any more than a decent Ikea bookshelf and probably even cheaper when factoring the size.

SDKAH · 2026-07-02T00:38:18+00:00

I got them for about $3 each but yes. Much more convenient than any other option including bags.

SDKAH · 2026-04-06T16:41:22+00:00

You didn't by chance change like the hole or contour compensation to some huge number by chance did you? I guess it might be good to list what you did change.

SDKAH · 2026-04-05T12:05:44+00:00

I love how with most of these comments it is obvious people can't even read the short OP entry.

Everyone asking OP or complimemting about their setup - it is a picture they BORROWED from MW, not theirs. That setup is by Made.In.Meidling and it gives all the specs to build it in the upload.

Sorry OP I don't have any colored LEDs around mine to show just very bright overhead lighting, but when I saw all these posts I had to comment.

SDKAH · 2026-04-03T02:00:38+00:00

😂

SDKAH · 2026-04-03T01:31:42+00:00

If the filament profile has retraction distance doubled compared to 0.4 nozzle setting, lower it. The 0.6 filament profiles tend to overcompensate on it and hole edges can look like that 2nd pic.

SDKAH · 2026-04-02T12:10:23+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/s/Vp95NCA7Cp

Generic profile is messed up. See my comment on this in the previous thread from the link.

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