Unfortunately, the storage boxes in which I keep my strings are no longer sold in Germany. I looked for alternatives, but couldn't find anything reasonable, so I had to find something else. I then opened the CAD program and designed something and that's what I made: As the surfaces are slightly beveled, the reels roll in almost by themselves and do not roll out by themselves. This is how it looks now: I already uploaded it to thingiverse.com but as a new user I have to wait 24 hours to publish something. As soon as it is published, I will post the link. I have made 4 types: Yonex ( slots are 26,5 mm wide) with easy way to add supports without support possibility Ashaway (the slots are 37 mm wide) with easy way to add supports without support possibility Also there are files for Yonex (Li-Ning and Victor are the same dimensions) reels from 1 tray up to 8 and for Ashaway from 1 to 6 trays. Why with or without supports? I printed 5 holders without support and any problems, but I noticed that the print got worse the higher it went. The walls are very thin and tend to vibrate easily. The 6th holder was a mess... I don't really know what happened. So I added the possibility to easy add some supports. With that supports the print was much better at the top part. My print settings (Bambu Studio): Filament: eSun PLA+ black Process Setting: 0,24 mm Draft Wall generator: Arachne With supports: Enable support: yes Type: tree Style: Tree Organic
That's a lot of string! I use IKEA baskets, with an old dinner placemat to block out UV light. But your set up looks way fancier! Very jealous.
UV light can be a problem. I also thought about making a flap across the entire width of the shelf. But then I threw the idea away because the reels are stored in the basement and there is hardly any sunlight (certainly not direct sunlight). As I wrote, I had plastic boxes (still have them for Tennis) in the past. Not only does it looks fancier, it is also much more practical. I wouldn't have thought so myself when I did it. Yes, you're right. I already thought about to add something in front to put in the labels/paper. But had realized it too late and had already printed a few. And because they need a lot of filament and time, I didn't want to start all over again. Why not? Customers are happy if they can choose different strings and colors. Normally I need about 5 reels per month. So most strings don't get old, even the not very popular ones. Depends... The 7 tray Yonex holder takes just under 9 hours and needs ~350 g filament. In one row I have 3x7 tray holders and 2x4 tray holders. The 4 tray holder needs a little bit over 5 hours and ~215 g filament.
BTW: the 1 kg eSUN PLA+ filament costs here ~18 €. So one 7 tray holder costs about 6,30, € filament. I think that's a good price. For the two rows of the Yonex holders I used 4 spools of filament. Inclusive some test and failed prints.
That is awesome! Have you thought about drilling a hole through the middle so can secure it in place so you can pull the string directly out from the reel whilst its on the shelf?
If you have a 3D printer and want to try it: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6494580 Happy printing.
Yes, but not an option for me. Because I want to take the reels up to the living room, where I string most of the time. You also have to secure the holders on the shelf so that they don't fall down. Some reels (Aerobite) are difficult to unroll.
