Mason bee cocoon release box — 3D-printable model preview

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Mason bee cocoon release box

Release mason bee cocoons safely in spring

Put cleaned mason bee cocoons in the box in spring and hang it beside the bee hotel: the bees chew out and leave through the single 8 mm hole, while birds and mice cannot reach the cocoons and the lid lifts off to clear the empty cases.

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Size: 100 × 70 × 70 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 50.3 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 62.3 g
Parts to print: 2
Category: Garden & plants
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 20 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 100 × 70 × 70 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
1 hole in the walls
Engraved text: “COCOONS”
Telescoping lid (prints separately)

How to print it

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

Filament: at most about 62.3 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $1.25 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the mason bee cocoon release box model?

The mason bee cocoon release box model measures 100 × 70 × 70 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 62.3 g of PLA (50.3 cm³ printed solid), roughly $1.25 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

How many parts does it print as?

2 parts. The download lays each part flat in its best print position: Download STL gives one file per part, Download 3MF puts them all on one plate.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the mason bee cocoon release box model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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