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IKEA Storage Box Just Happens To Make Great Printer Cover

IKEA Storage Box Just Happens To Make Great Printer Cover
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The Snapmaker U1 3D printer is an impressive machine for the price, but [Beaver Works] found the optional factory-offered top cover a wee bit expensive for his tastes. 3D print a fixture and use a clear 45 L Samla storage box from IKEA as an effective and affordable cover for the machine. A cover helps retain heat and block drafts, which can help improve print quality.

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