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Universal Spool Holder, Fully 3D Printed 3d model

Universal Spool Holder, Fully 3D Printed

8.4K downloads · 5 years ago · Fits ANY spool. Up to 1Kg as is (see photos), scale up for larger spools (see "Larger spools" sectio

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Description

Fits ANY spool. Up to 1Kg as is (see photos), scale up for larger spools (see "Larger spools" section).

Can be printed on a Mini 3D printer. Prints in one piece, pre-oriented, zero assembly.

Option to pass the filament through a guiding hole.

Print settings 3-4 perimeters 20-30% infill Material: PLA is more rigid with less friction, while PETG is less brittle.

Larger spools Scale up depending on printer and spool size: For 2-3Kg spools (up to 300mm diameter) scale up to 128%. If it won't fit your printer, try scaling it less on the Y axis (using non-uniform scaling). Scaling Y to 125% will fit an Ender3, while keeping X and Z scaled at 128%.

I prefer storing all filament in dry boxes, but this is my next best option.

No supports required. Support free. Supportless.

Check my other projects at mihaidesigns.com.

Community Makes (4)

Used PLA+, 4 Walls, and 25% Cubic Infill for Strength.
Printed perfectly!

This Universal Spook holder is glorious in its simplicity- the opposite of Bambu Labs AMS. The AMS is like Old Greg- Promises all that is good, but has a downstairs mixup (AMS assist motor overload error = mangina). Thanks to the maker for a simple one piece spool holder that doesn’t require effing ball bearings and an assembly guide.

Don't cheap out on the walls, I printed 3 and 20% infill and 1 minute after this 10hr print finished it broke

Community Makes (4)

Discussions

scotty.a.stewart2 years ago

This Universal Spook holder is glorious in its simplicity- the opposite of Bambu Labs AMS. The AMS is like Old Greg- Promises all that is good, but has a downstairs mixup (AMS assist motor overload error = mangina). Thanks to the maker for a simple one piece spool holder that doesn’t require effing ball bearings and an assembly guide.

LadyGus5 months ago

Used PLA+, 4 Walls, and 25% Cubic Infill for Strength. Printed perfectly!

PrinterPrusa MK3S/S+ & MMU2S/3

MaterialPLA+

Layer height2 mm

Infill density25 %

SupportsNone

zidlont2 years ago

the one piece is real

claytonjhigbee4 years ago

Just saw your Youtube Short on this and decided to print it! Details: Ender 3 Pro, SUNLU GREEN PLA+, 215C, 3 Wall, 15% infill. Will update when I finishhed!

claytonjhigbee4 years ago

Came out really well! Will upload photos and you can see it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbu63KHrle7/?utm_medium=copy_link

Turtleking3011 year ago

LIFE SAVER!! had to makeshift my own. Now I have this!

978GEO2 years ago

Prints beautifully, with zero issues whatsoever. Feels strong, and I haven't had any break under full spools yet!

Love it! Thanks so much for this design!

Ankermake M5C 25% Infill 3 Perimeters Creality Hyper PLA (Printed "Fast" 500mm/s MAX)

incapybara4 years ago

I printed it with 3 walls and 20% infill but the holder kept snapping off due to the weight of the spool (it was a new spool that weighs 1kg)

Nicolas Schmit4 years ago

Looks like you forgot one chamfer at the top corner

migxmac4 years ago

Nice! Printed and soon to be used. Might I make one suggestion? Add some indents or ridges on the base to hold 4 of those self adhering clear cabinet bumper pads.

chevymad12 years ago

Just had to stick some bumper pads to the bottom of mine. First print and the printer yarded the holder, spool and all right off the shelf above it. Too slick with just plastic.

Nicolas Schmit4 years ago

Would you release the CAD file, so that people make their own indents?

MihaiDesigns4 years ago

Interesting idea! You can still use the pads. I take it you don't want it to look like it's levitating? I've got a bunch of bumper pads of various thicknesses which would require various depths 🤔

Pacman8909094 years ago

why is there 2 hole at the bottom?

MihaiDesigns4 years ago

Indeed, they are for filament guiding, although I didn't have to use them in my tests.