Tube Caps, 3D Printed Organizers for Cardboard Tube Storage
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
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What it does
- Transform cardboard tubes into DIY storage containers with an elastic band
- Fits industrial & household paper towel tubes plus standard TP tubes
- Wide hook design (V2) for easy hanging in closets, workshops, or craft rooms
- Includes extra hook piece in case you need a replacement or repair
- Perfect for tool organization, craft supplies, or clever 3D print ideas
Turn everyday cardboard tubes into useful 3D prints with these clever snap-on caps. Whether you're hunting for cool 3d printed things or just want smarter tool organization, these caps let you upcycle industrial paper towel tubes and standard TP tubes into handy storage containers. Just add an elastic band and you've got yourself a custom organizer.
The set includes caps sized for both 49.5mm industrial tubes and 43.3mm household tubes, so you can match whatever's lying around your space. The V2 design features a wider, sturdier hook that's great for hanging your new containers in the garage, craft room, or workshop.
We've also tossed in an extra hook piece, because we know life happens and hooks can take a beating. If yours ever snaps, just glue on the spare and keep organizing. It's one of those practical 3d printing designs that makes you wonder why you didn't think of it sooner.
14k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by Jmadden99. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design