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IKEA Storage Box Just Happens To Make Great Printer Cover

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According to Hackaday, a maker discovered that an IKEA SAMLA storage box fits perfectly as a cover for the Snapmaker U1 3D printer—a practical alternative to the printer's costly factory cover. The simple swap offers dust and noise reduction at a fraction of the price, proving that sometimes the best tool solutions come from unexpected places.

Source: https://hackaday.com/2026/06/14/ikea-storage-box-just-hap...

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