12 Gal Husky Bin Filament Storage - F360

UPDATE 12/28/25 - As suggested by @Dave_266312 and others, I have replaced the original integrated Desiccant Container with a new Desiccant Container Holder and separate Desiccant Container. Also added is V4 of the original model which includes the new Desiccant Container and Holder. The new containers will also fit in the original design, but you may want to increase the box height by 4 or 5 mm to make it easer to remove them.

Dry storage with desiccant containers for up to 14 standard 1kg spools of filament. Fusion 360 and STEP files included.

These inserts fit in the bottom of a 12 gallon Husky bin from HomeDepot ($27.98 at time of purchase). Each section can accommodate 5 standard 1kg spools of filament, but because the Husky box is not quite long enough to handle 15 spools without overlapping, I put 5 on each end and 4 in the center section. It will be a tight fit if all spools are full, but it works.

Silica Gel Desiccant Beads can be placed in the provided containers and replaced or recycled as needed.

These 12 gallon Husky bins are relatively air-tight with a lid gasket and latches on all four sides. I live in a very dry area of the country and cannot say how well these would work in wetter climates, but I'm in and out of these boxes almost daily and have had no moisture issues. I try to keep filament types together in each bin so I have one for PLA, one for PETG, one for ABS and ASA and another for TPU, wood and other miscellaneous types.

The two end pieces are designed to fit together to provide a single spool cradle.

The hygrometer mount can be found here: https://www.printables.com/model/1491227-hygrometer-mount-for-husky-12-gal-bins

The Fusion 360 file has User Parameters that will allow easy modification of the inserts for other size boxes. Please note that if the number of spools is changed to anything but 5, the outer sections will not update. This is because they were created as copies of the center section and the "copy new" option was used. The only reason I made separate outer sections was to eliminate the dovetail slots on the ends. If that isn't a concern then just print 3 center sections There is also a parameter for "DovetailOffset" which is originally set to -0.10mm. Modify that parameter if you find the parts are hard to assemble.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Other

Printer: 

QIDI Plus 4

**Rafts:**

No

Supports: 

Yes

**Resolution:**

0.20

Infill: 

10% Gyroid

Notes:

Supports may not be necessary but I used them on the dovetail overhangs since the fit is tight and I didn't want any sagging in that area. I printed these in various materials, basically using up the last of several spools. It's a good project for getting rid of pieces that may not be long enough for larger projects. No one is going to see these so colors and color combinations don't really matter.

Post-Printing

No post printing should be required other than removing supports (if used) and assembling the parts. The assembled insert sits in the bottom of the Husky container and doesn't need to be secured.

Category: 3D Printer Accessories