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Zip Dry Lock Spool Grip
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Vacuum bags are great for long term filament storage, but for frequently used filaments I prefer to use one gallon zip type storage bags. However, I found that the bag would slip under hand pressure as I lift the reel from rack or drawer. Especially if the reel was mostly empty. To remedy this, I developed a grip that would snap on and off the reel but hold tight when used to lift the reel. I thought it would be nice to incorporate a popular rectangular humidity meter like that available from Bambu Labs Maker Supply. Since there was room, I incorporated a second meter sized hole and designed a filament identification tag to snap into the extra hole. To insert the tag put one end into the hole and push the other end in and down. To remove the tag press on the center of the tag from the back side. The first grip is designed specifically for Bambu plastic reels. For cardboard reels I made a version with a different way of holding the reel. I found a 2.5mm gap to work well until I got a ca
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