Thermos vial storage with 3D printed inserts and capacity options

Could not pass on trying it at that price point. This is the first version I have seen that uses four equal size inner containers and the build quality is better than expected.

Printed on an M2, they also offer clear versions. These are the twenty eight by fourteen millimeter rounds from the Niimbot site.

Already have two of the other brand with printed inserts and both are full now. Needed another option and this one works well as a lower cost choice.

I have two rolls as well. The round labels are difficult to peel from the print roll.

Guess my small fingers and nails make that part easier.

How far is Green Cove Springs from Punta Gorda?

He has no idea and would never order from there himself, so I figured I could order and just tell him later.

Not running any tests myself. It is a vacuum food storage container just like the other brand most people here already use in the freezer with their items. Twenty dollars if you want to test it yourself. I have read it is not recommended to freeze them with liquid inside because of expansion, but with a dry interior it seems fine. All the ones I see are rated for fridge use at least. Your choice.

Where did you find the files for the inlays? Went ahead and ordered one and now just need to print the inserts to hold the vials.

If you have a smaller thermos you will probably need to scale it down a bit.

I really need to get one of those printers.

PS did you take your name from the Dilbert cartoon? I love that series.

The one and only.

That file is for the other brand thermos. I already printed that exact set for mine and it works great. If you ever need help choosing a printer or troubleshooting prints I am happy to assist since I teach 3d printing for a living.

Are there any small ones worth getting? Space is very limited living on a boat but it would be useful to print an emergency part for a quick fix.

There are some small form factor printers that perform well but small is relative. How much space are we talking about? Check out the Bambu Labs A1 mini or the Flash Forge AD5X.

I will look into those, thanks.

My son has the Bambu Labs A1 mini and we printed almost everything on it for a year. Then I found a good price on the A1 and bought one for myself so now we have two. On a boat the filament could pick up moisture from the air which leads to failed prints or surface issues.

Do you live on a sailboat?

Yes, for the past five years.

Good point about the moisture. Thank you for the heads up. Humidity is definitely high here.

All filaments absorb moisture to some degree. If prints will be used outside especially in direct sun you will want a printer that can handle ABS or ASA. For indoor use regular PLA or PETG is fine. PLA handles humidity better than most though I have not tried it on a sailboat. ABS and ASA are very sensitive so a dryer box helps. I could talk about this for days but do not want to bore you. Feel free to message me with more questions.

Might not be practical on the boat with the space and moisture levels. Still going to research because my mom has plenty of room at her house.

There are some tricks to reduce the moisture problems but space would still be the main limit.

I may need to hire you someday for a random broken piece since everything breaks on a boat.

On our small sailboat the ceiling headliner is coming down because the glue from nineteen seventy three has failed and we do not know what adhesive will hold it back up in that environment. For filament I use a small dryer since the basement gets pretty moist in summer though winter is drier due to heating.

Nice. I stayed a few weeks on my aunt's forty five foot sailboat at a local marina.

That sounds like a nice vacation.

What type of headliner material is it, vinyl or cloth? I know a few adhesives that hold up well in marine conditions.

It turns out this item ends up being both what started the trouble and what resolves it what a puzzle

I wondered how mine showed up and whether the item stayed undamaged along the way. Orders from those kinds of sites often come with wrapping that falls short.

The box arrived looking solid and secure inside its container. I couldn't believe there were no marks at all on it or the thermos when it showed up.

Got some plastic storage units to hold my peptide supplies but one showed up in poor condition.

Thrilled that this method will suit you 😊 I've already divided my own using only Tirz too. The leftover items get placed into my pair of hydropeaks, with one for favorites and the other for everything else...haha

This seems like a vinyl item and I'd place its age at roughly a quarter century.

A spray glue worked fine for me when fixing the lining inside my refrigerator and it has stayed put through many years. This stuff would probably keep vinyl fastened tight even around boats.

Pleased you managed to get hold of two. It seems the budget options have now run out.

Wow that gets me excited I'd like to join in. What's your take on a good printing machine?

Plenty of solid choices exist depending on the exact item being printed. Drop me a private note if you want some suggestions.