C02 storage box

Gilly said:
After perusing the depths of the internet for a decent 12g Co2 storage case .stl, I came up empty handed. Undeterred I downloaded a "basic rugged" box design from the original author "whity" (design found here - Parametric box) and made some basic modifications to it.

First off, re-sized to my requirements, then added an insert to hold x40 Co2 capsules. A quick blast around the hinges and latches so they could take M3 bolts and jobs a good 'un.

1hr20 for the lid, 9hrs for the base using a 0.6 nozzle and then 20 mins for the latches using a 0.4 nozzle, It'll take roughly about a half spool of filament @ 15% infill. A quick post print touch up with a 3mm drill before being bolted together using 6 x M3x40mm bolts, washers and nuts. Works a treat.

Happy to provide the files for non-commercial use if anyone wants to make their own Co2 box 👍

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Hello. Would you be able to send me the files for this box? I fancy having a go at making it. Thanks
 
That's really good... 👏

Just out of interest in the hobby, how much very roughly would something like this cost in filament to make?
 
OP said half a roll of filament.
Depending on what it is, PLA/PETG/ABS etc they can all vary between £15 to 25 for a 1kg roll.
 
wazgilbert said:
OP said half a roll of filament.
Depending on what it is, PLA/PETG/ABS etc they can all vary between £15 to 25 for a 1kg roll.
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Thanks that seems pretty reasonable - do all the 3D printers require a PC running Windows or can other operating systems do the job?
 
TD_boy said:
Thanks that seems pretty reasonable - do all the 3D printers require a PC running Windows or can other operating systems do the job?
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I'm running all my slicer & CAD stuff on Linux at the moment, but I also have it all on a classic mac Pro as well
 
Gilly said:
After perusing the depths of the internet for a decent 12g Co2 storage case .stl, I came up empty handed. Undeterred I downloaded a "basic rugged" box design from the original author "whity" (design found here - Parametric box) and made some basic modifications to it.

First off, re-sized to my requirements, then added an insert to hold x40 Co2 capsules. A quick blast around the hinges and latches so they could take M3 bolts and jobs a good 'un.

1hr20 for the lid, 9hrs for the base using a 0.6 nozzle and then 20 mins for the latches using a 0.4 nozzle, It'll take roughly about a half spool of filament @ 15% infill. A quick post print touch up with a 3mm drill before being bolted together using 6 x M3x40mm bolts, washers and nuts. Works a treat.

Happy to provide the files for non-commercial use if anyone wants to make their own Co2 box 👍

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Are you going to sell these as im interested???
 
Gilly said:
After perusing the depths of the internet for a decent 12g Co2 storage case .stl, I came up empty handed. Undeterred I downloaded a "basic rugged" box design from the original author "whity" (design found here - Parametric box) and made some basic modifications to it.

First off, re-sized to my requirements, then added an insert to hold x40 Co2 capsules. A quick blast around the hinges and latches so they could take M3 bolts and jobs a good 'un.

1hr20 for the lid, 9hrs for the base using a 0.6 nozzle and then 20 mins for the latches using a 0.4 nozzle, It'll take roughly about a half spool of filament @ 15% infill. A quick post print touch up with a 3mm drill before being bolted together using 6 x M3x40mm bolts, washers and nuts. Works a treat.

Happy to provide the files for non-commercial use if anyone wants to make their own Co2 box 👍

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Just PMd you
 
chris888 said:
Hello. Would you be able to send me the files for this box? I fancy having a go at making it. Thanks
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Hi Chris, no problem at all. If you could send me a PM with your e-mail I'll get the files sent across to you. Sadly There's no function to send the files within forum PM.
 
TD_boy said:
That's really good... 👏

Just out of interest in the hobby, how much very roughly would something like this cost in filament to make?
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In my case, using a 0.6mm nozzle at 0.3mm layer height, 2 perimeters and 15% infill using Sunlu PLA+ 2.0 @ £15 a spool. Cost in filament for the box, lid and catches comes to roughly £8.38 + a little bit for hardware (bolts, nuts washers).

Normally I don't bother too much with PLA as I mostly make functional parts, but on this occasion it served the functionality. I made 2 in the end, they're hefty solid things and have been serving me well (y)
 
Cheers for the files @Gilly printed on my A1 using PETG and all is good, here are some pics , I did find that a couple of the Crossman Co2 canisters were a touch tight but its down to manufacturing as they are slightly out of round and measure slightly larger so, I will run some wet and dry around the inside of the holder to free them up a little. All my unbranded ones fitted no problem.
 

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GaryM said:
Cheers for the files @Gilly printed on my A1 using PETG and all is good, here are some pics , I did find that a couple of the Crossman Co2 canisters were a touch tight but its down to manufacturing as they are slightly out of round and measure slightly larger so, I will run some wet and dry around the inside of the holder to free them up a little. All my unbranded ones fitted no problem.
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Bang on mate! Glad it came out nice for you (y)

I found the same thing with one particular brand (can't remember which) being a tad tighter than I'd like. But yeh, a bit of wet and dry to take the edges/lumps out the layer lines should be more than enough to get them to fit. all my other other cartridges slid in perfectly from the get go.
 
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