Barrel Can Holder, Std 12oz (Patreon)

Here’s a new form factor for the standard 12 oz can size: the Barrel Can Holder.

The basic function is the same as the original Cooler Can Holder, but this one has been restyled to resemble a whiskey barrel. It uses the same general setup, and all of the existing standard 12 oz lid designs should fit. For the example print, I used the Stealth Flipper Lid, but the other lid options will work as well.

If there’s interest in a lid made specifically for this barrel version, let me know what style you’d like to see.

The handle is also new for this version. It is similar in size and overall shape to the standard Cooler Can Holder handle, but I went with a twisted rope design to better match the barrel theme. The end pieces/shackles are separate, so they can be colored differently without much hassle.

That said, the interfaces are the same, so you do not have to use the rope handle if you do not want to. You can use the standard Cooler Can Holder handle and standard handle fasteners instead. Same thing with the plug/spout area — this version includes a simple straight cork-style plug, but the interface is the same size as the standard Cooler Can Holder spout, so the standard valve/spout should work there as well.

The handle fasteners included with this version are slightly different. They work the same basic way, but they have a taller head to better fit the look of this design.

For the plug, I placed it in the same general position as the standard Cooler Can Holder spout. I’ve seen barrel plugs placed on the end or closer to the middle, so if there are requests to move it, that’s doable too. I could also do a different valve-style version if anyone wants that.

A few print notes:

The rope handle does use supports. Because of the rope texture, the supported area can be a little rougher than I usually like. After removing the supports, I usually hit the lighter support-contact areas with a heat gun to bring the color back closer to the filament color. That helps quite a bit, and the remaining texture still fits the rope look pretty well.

For the main body, if you make the rivets/nails the same color as the barrel bands, the color changes are handled by layer height, so it should print relatively efficiently. In the example print, I used a different color for the rivets. That works great on dual-color or dual-nozzle setups, but on a single-nozzle printer it will add significant print time. If you want a faster print, matching the rivets to the bands should still look perfectly fine.

Overall, this one is mostly about the new look. Same basic cooler can holder concept, but with a whiskey barrel style. The existing add-on parts should still give you a lot of flexibility if you want to mix and match.

Let me know what you think, and let me know if there are any specific lid, handle, plug, or valve ideas you’d like to see for this version.