Update: (15 Jul 18) I'd strongly recommend using my parametric spool instead of the threaded spool:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2855566

I've printed three of these in different sizes, and they all work as they should. They'll use less filament than this design, they'll print faster, and they dispense with the threads by just using two equal-sized half-spools that go together on a rod.

I'm still using the printer-mounted bracket in this project; I've seen no reason to replace it.

Update: (30 Mar 18) The upsized nut doesn't thread onto the upsized bolt. It's too loose. I've been using the bolt without the nut just fine, though. Maybe I'll respin the bolt into a plain rod with no flange or threads, as that works well enough and would take less time and material to print.

The spool bolt included with the SpoolHolder project is too long to use when attached to the adapter that sits around the display board, so I shortened it by 30 mm. Pictures to be uploaded once I've had a chance to print it (printer's currently busy with a filament guide).

This gathers up everything you need to hold the spool above your printer in one project, and it can reuse the threaded rod from the spool holder bundled with the printer.

The adapter brackets replace the spacers between the display board and the upper horizontal frame piece. The spool holder arms slot into the brackets. The spool bolt and nut...that should be obvious.

Print Settings

Printer:

Anet A8

Rafts:

Supports:

No

Resolution:

Infill:

25% 3D hexagonal (Slic3r)

Category: 3D Printer Accessories