Filament spool holder (2 models) - remixed - no supports needed
byDesign8Studio.comModel originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4841117.
This is a remix of https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:481404
Kudos to AlbChronos on their excellent design!
The reasons for this remix are:
- to eliminate use of supports where possible,
- to get the holders to print laying down, for increased strength,
- to reduce the amount of plastic used, thus reducing print time,
- to offer an option for use of a metal rod in the spool holder axle,
- to correct a lack of clearance on the "floor" mount version (no longer offered in the original thing, as of last check on May 23, 2021).
The changes in this remix are:
• Tweaks to the "Floor_platsa_spool_holder" so it can be printed with no supports needed, printed laying down, printed in a shorter time, and printed with needed additional clearance.
• Tweaks to the "Top_platsa_spool_holder" so it can be printed with no supports needed, printed laying down, and printed in a shorter time.
• An alternate version has been added for "Spool_holder_axel" to allow for use of a metal rod, 5/16" diameter, 104mm length, to attach the 608 bearings to. This alternate version also can be printed without supports. Use 2 of the accompanying printable plastic washers, or metal washers. (Note: the original "Spool_holder_axel" is also provided in case you don't intend to buy and and cut a metal rod for use.)
A 5/16" (0.3125") diameter rod is available at most hardware stores in North America. For comparison, 0.3125" = 7.9375 mm. The inner diameter of a 608 bearing is 8mm.