universal spool holder
spacedog
Description
Horizontal mount spool holder is designed to use minimum plastic, uses no non printed components, no bearings, nuts, threaded rods and is incredibly simple.
Instructions
you need 2 spools with standard size 1.5 inch diameter spindle hole
1) print ring and semi-sphere components and join them into a mushroom shape:
http://imgur.com/qRrIrd7
they should fit together snugly without glue...
2) place the spool holder into the hole of a secondary spool you are not using or in another stable surface...
http://imgur.com/STOgpxi
3) Place the spool you wish to use on top of the semi-sphere and feed filament into your printer. The weight of the spool is concentrated at a central point with low friction area, as a result it is both held securely and can turn freely.
I have found this approach to be simple and effective, please try it and make improvements if necessary.
License
Attribution - Non-Commercial - Creative Commons
Tags
Comments
Sign in to add a comment.