Bambu Lab Cardboard Spool Box [stackable]

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Bambu Lab Cardboard Spool Box [stackable]

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Print Profile(3)

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P1S
P1P
X1
X1 Carbon
X1E
A1
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A1 mini

No Supports - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
No Supports - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Designer
2.4 h
1 plate
5.0(14)

Original - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Original - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Designer
2.5 h
1 plate
4.7(16)

Extender - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Extender - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Designer
31 min
1 plate
5.0(1)

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Description

Make the most out of your Bambu Lab refill filament spool and don't throw it away!
The Bambu Lab Cardboard Spool Box is the perfect solution to transform your refill filament spool into a practical and reusable box. This box is highly durable and stable. Its lid features a threaded design, allowing it to be easily screwed on and off. Once securely closed, it stays in place and won't unscrew on its own. Additionally, this box is stackable, making it convenient to organize and store multiple boxes.

 

Assembly is straightforward and requires no glue. Ensure that the edges of your refill cardboard spool are clean and not frayed, as this could cause difficulties during assembly. The process is mostly self-explanatory: take the box base [part 1] and the upper section with the internal threading [part 2], and press them firmly and evenly into the cardboard spool. Avoid using excessive force. Once everything is pressed together cleanly and evenly, the assembly is complete. You can then screw on the lid, and your box is ready to use!

 

This box has undergone multiple iterations and improvements to achieve the perfect result. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments.

 

For the best experience, I recommend using the 'Designer' print profile, as it has been refined and improved over nine times!

 

  • March 26, 2025 UPDATE: The 'No Supports' print profile has been newly added, and as the name suggests, it does not use any supports. To make this possible, overhangs have been slightly rounded off or removed. In this print profile, the box bottom [part 1] is therefore thicker compared to the 'Original' print profile, which makes the available space inside the box slightly smaller. Nevertheless, both print profiles are compatible with each other, meaning the stacking function of both print profiles works seamlessly together. [Images of the 'No Supports' print profile can be found in the model images!]

 

  • April 08, 2025 UPDATE: Introducing the 'Extender' print profile, which enables you to stack multiple Bambu Lab cardboard spools to create larger boxes. The Extender is placed between two cardboard spools. Assembling is straightforward: carefully and evenly insert the cardboard spool into the Extender. Ensure the spool is clean and free of uneven edges. If uneven edges are present, gently trim them with a knife. [Images of the 'Extender' print profile can be found in the model images!]
    Note: The Extender has not been tested for a stacking limit, it is recommended to use only 1 or 2 Extenders per box for optimal stability.

 


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Happy printing :)

Comment & Rating (74)

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No Supports - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Love these! My advice to streamline installation onto the cardboard spools is to use sandpaper or a rotary handheld sander to sand down all the edges of the cardboard. Doing so makes installation very simple, otherwise it can be very frustrating as the cardboard layers start to peel away as you insert the spool into the printed end caps.
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Thank you very much for your awesome feedback and advice! I'm happy to hear it worked out for you :)
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Original - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Very convenient design. I even found a use for the stickers that come with each printer.
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Thank you very much for your awesome feedback!! I'm happy to hear that and your pictures look beautiful :D
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Original - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
really great use of the cardboard core
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Thank you very much for your awesome feedback!!! Your picture looks awesome :)
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No Supports - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
perfect
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Thank you very much for your awesome feedback!! Your picture looks amazing :)
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No Supports - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
printed two, one went together perfectly and the screw operates smoothly, the other had some trouble and is less smooth when screwing the cap on. I suspect the tube I was using may have had some minor damage, I don't think it's an issue with the print. I do like how they can stack in top of each other. I didn't need glue for either one and both feel secure.
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Thank you very much for your awesome feedback! I'm happy to hear that, and your picture looks beautiful. I would also say it's the filament's fault too. Sometimes you can't help it, but sometimes it can help to dry the filament or use different temperatures. I used Bambulab PLA Basic for test printing, and it worked out perfectly fine for me.
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No Supports - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
Handy Print!
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Thank you for your awesome feedback. Your picture looks great!!
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Boosted
Printed flawlessly. Great model, great job!
The designer has replied
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Thank you very much for your awesome feedback and boost!! I'm really happy to hear that and your picture looks beautiful :)
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Hi, I believe the stacking system should be improved: if instead of using the inset/outset ring you go for a inset/outset 45° bevel, you can print without supports. I could create a derivative, but I believe you prefer to thinker with it yourself. I like the screw lid and I feel this can be a very valid model, I personally try to avoid as much as possible supports. Hope this sparks another round of improvement iterations :-D
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@rlogiacco Hello there, thank you very much for your amazing and detailed feedback/suggestion. I completely agree with your approach and always strive to minimize the use of supports. I will review this again and experiment with some additional stacking options, even though it might be challenging to eliminate all supports. Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback, and I hope you have a wonderful day ahead :D
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@rlogiacco Hello again! I’m excited to announce that I’ve just uploaded a new print profile: the 'No Supports' print profile. I’ve spent the past few hours experimenting and testing new ways to remove supports, and I believe it’s finally complete. However, I’d love to hear your thoughts or any suggestions for further improvements!
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Great work! I'd love to see the STEP file as well, please. It could also be cool if you made a ring to connect two together and create a larger container.
The designer has replied
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Thank you for your valuable feedback/suggestion. I will look into it and keep you posted here!
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@3DLayersLab Hello again! I’ve just finished the 'Extender' print profile, which includes a connection ring for two cardboard spools to create a larger box. Feel free to check it out and give it a test. I’d love to hear your feedback or thoughts on it. Thank you in advance, and have a great day! :)
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No Supports - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill
good project 🛠️
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Thank you very much for your amazing feedback!!
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