3D Filament Spool Stand W/ Roller Bearings 3D Printer Model

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Summary

Filament spool stand for 308-type roller bearings (like those found in fidget spinners or inline skates; very common on Amazon and eBay).

This symmetric design consists of two printed parts only: one half of the roller, and one half of the stand. The parts are tightly dimensioned for press fitting without glue and firmly hold together in 4 points; printing in PETG (which is more flexible than PLA) and assembling with the help of a small vice will make putting together the parts easier. Otherwise, use a hammer… but carefully :)

Due to its sturdy design, the stands should be able to withstand high loads. I routinely use these stands with 2kg spools as shown in one picture. Of course, this design works with standard 1kg spools or lesser weights too.

UPDATE (23-Jul-2018): I uploaded a modified version of the stand with minor changes. I have enlarged the holes for the pegs by 0.2mm for a slightly less tight fit to make it easier to assemble for some makers. Also, I've introduced another peg/hole in the center of the base to add support there as well and to prevent holders printed in PETG from flexing outwards slightly under heavy load.

Roller.stl 197.7KB
Stand.stl 280.5KB