Enclosed Modular Drawer System in Alu Profile Frame

Build of a spool-storage module using an aluminum frame and adapted printed parts.
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As part of my project to build a table for my Prusa XL, I wanted to integrate the excellent spool-storage system designed by @RCDIY_187541. 

To create the structure, I chose a 30 mm aluminum profile frame. Because of this, I needed to adapt the original drawer design to ensure a proper fit. In short, I enlarged and reinforced the drawers so that the assembly holes align precisely with the profile slots and match the T-slot connectors.

The frame is assembled using M4 screws and M4 T-slot nuts.

I also adapted several components to match what is easily available in Europe. The rod is now 23 mm in diameter. I used 550 mm sliders. The assembly concept for the drawer remains very close to the original, except that I used M4 brass inserts throughout. The redesigned modules are stackable with additional M4 screws and nuts.

A key objective was to make the enclosure as air-tight as possible. With added sealing strips, this can be fully achieved.
(Not the main focus of this post, but the enclosure is built using 6 mm plexiglass for the five remaining faces of the box.)

In summary, you can build a complete, modular spool-storage box yourself.
All printed parts were made in ASA at 0.30 / 0.25 mm layer height, with no supports needed.

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Handle

  • Material: ABS/ASA — Quantity: 1

  • Insert: M4, Brass — Quantity: 2

  • Screw: M4×20 — Quantity: 2

Plexy_Door

Front Drawer

  • Material: ABS/ASA — Quantity: 1

  • Insert: M4, Brass — Quantity: 4

  • Flat-head screw: M4×5 — Quantity: 4

  • Wood screw: M4×20 — Quantity: 2

  • Wood screw: M4×15 — Quantity: 2

Front Frame

Middle Support

  • Material: ABS/ASA — Quantity: 4

  • Insert: M4, Brass — Quantity: 16

  • Flat-head screw: M4×5 — Quantity: 16

  • Wood screw: M4×15 — Quantity: 4

Rear Drawer

  • Material: ABS/ASA — Quantity: 1

  • Wood screw: M4×20 — Quantity: 2

  • Wood screw: M4×15 — Quantity: 2

Rod

  • Size: 23 mm × 550 mm

  • Material: Wood — Quantity: 2

Rear Frame

  • Material: ABS/ASA — Quantity: 1

  • Insert: M4, Brass — Quantity: 4

  • Flat-head screw: M4×5 — Quantity: 4

  • Wood screw: M4×20 — Quantity: 2

  • Screw: M4×10 — Quantity: 6–8

  • T-slots: M4 — Quantity: 6–8

Aluminum Profiles

Enclosure Panels (Plexyglass, 6 mm thick)

  • Bottom: 496 × 556 × 6 mm — Quantity: 1

  • Top: 496 × 556 × 6 mm — Quantity: 1

  • Left: 496 × 240 × 6 mm — Quantity: 1

  • Right: 496 × 240 × 6 mm — Quantity: 1

  • Rear: 240 × 556 × 6 mm — Quantity: 1

Sealing Lips

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The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Remix to be compatible with Aluminum profiles 30mm assembly.

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