Bambu Filament Box Wall Storage - Recycle/Upcycle

Create an upcycled wall storage unit to display all your amazing prints using empty Bambu filament boxes!  This project is fairly easy, doesn't use a lot of filament and can be a lot of fun to do with your kids (note - parents are responsible that the work is done safely - safety first).  Plus, you pick the design!

What else are you going to do with all those boxes ;)

Tools

• Hobby Knife
• Hammer 
• Level
• Pencil
• Safety Glasses
• 3/8 Socket Extender (optional, but recommended if you use the hole punch method)

Purchased Parts

• Finish Nails - 3d x 1-¼" recommended
  • These finish nails have the small head that are counter sunk into the bracket stud
• Examples
  • Amazon
  • Lowes

Instructions

• Remove the lids from all your empty Bambu filament boxes using a hobby knife
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• Determine the brackets needed
  • Lay your design out on your floor
    • I recommend you use only spool boxes or refill boxes for a single design, as the brackets will align with every corner!
  • Plan to have the thick walls of the box be the top or bottom
  • Determine how many brackets you need to print; write them down
    • Example1: The 2x3 grid in the picture below requires (2x 1WayBrackets / 6x 2WayBrackets / 2x 4WayBrackets)
    • Example2: The Plus grid in the picture below requires (4x 1WayBrackets / 4x 3WayBrackets)
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• Determine the hole making method
  • Determine if you will be using the hole locator method or the hole punch method
    • Hole Locator - Print a simple locator that you will use to mark where the holes should be located and cut them out with a hobby knife.  This method is good for making 1 or 2 units.  Requires the hole locator plate (~5g of filament)
    • Hole Punch - If you plan to make several units, I recommend using the hole punch (speeds up the hole making process).  Requires that you print the optional hole punch plate (~110g of filament).  
• Print the holes tools and brackets
  • Print either the hole locator plate or the hole punch plate
  • Print the brackets that you need
    • I recommend that you stack up the plate with as many brackets as they can hold!
  • Print enough Snap Rings so there is 1 for each bracket stud
    • I recommend that you have fun with the colors here; something contrasting from the bracket color looks good!
• Add holes to the box to match up with the brackets
  • Each stud on the printed brackets will require a hole.  
    • I recommend that you mark out which corners of the boxes will need a hole and then proceed to punching them out.
  • Consistency is key regarding hole location, so be sure to push the edge of the box into both walls of either the hole locator or the hole punch.
  • Hole Locator Instructions:
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  • Hole Punch Instructions:
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• Assembly
  • Place the studs of each bracket through the corresponding holes
    • Ensure that they are all the way through
  • Place a snap ring in the gap of each stud to keep the box 
• Mounting
  • Each stud has a clearance hole designed for a 3d finishing nail (I used 3d x 1-¼")
    • You do not need a nail in every hole
  • Place a nail in a top corner of your wall storage unit
  • Using a level, add a nail to the other corner
  • Add a few additional strategically placed nails
    • You can figure out where they are needed by simulating a stud having a nail by pushing them down with your finger
• Fill your shelves and enjoy!