Simple Spool Holder

Simple Spool Holder

Designed for use somewhere next to your printer. Print in your own colors to tickle your fancy.

Made for 1 Kg spools not exceeding a diameter of 220mm.

No supports needed in any of the prints. Spool holder might need a brim to keep it in place on the printer (was hot day and crappy filament refused to stick)

Update (2024/03/11) - Updated the spool holders and spool screws to screw in lot better without any struggles - Added a spacer (Due to happy accident) - Two versions of each spool holders are available - 80mm will require a spacer on each side. Initially printed spool holder too short and made a spacer and ended up liking it a lot - 100mm, no spacers required - Spool screws with a slightly new design and thicker for easier gripping

Update - Updated screw added (Small flat extended by 2mm, screw extended by 10mm) - Updated bridge (Extended by 20mm) - Original spool holder removed and replaced with two (Pick your poison) - Original 29mm outer diameter now called Embrace and extended by 20mm) - Brand spanking new 50mm outer diameter spool

Bill Of Materials - 3D Printer - Your favorite rigid filament - Time

Frame x 2 - Layer Height : Just about any layer height that is normally used (0.2 to 0.32) - Walls : 3+ (You want this strong) - Infill : 25%+ (Again … strength) (Rectilinear with 25% is tough enough) - Print Layout : Flat on it's side. Vertically should work but not really recommended

Bridge x 2 - Same as frame - Print Layout : On the long flat side or just the side (latter makes the arches look better)

Spool Screws x 2 - Same as frame - Print Layout : On the big flat disk

Spool Holder x 1 - Same as frame - Print Layout : Standing up - Might need brim as contact surface to bed is limited

Notes This is version 1.1 and more editions are planned in the future. Feel free to make constructive criticism and comments. Photo of my build will soon be up as cover photo.

If you wish to use the smaller spool and want some nice grippers and bushes, get the from Embrace Making's Creality Smooth Spool Holder Upgrade (https://www.printables.com/model/177345-creality-smooth-spool-holder-upgrade)