Airsoft Pellet Bearing Kite Reel Winder

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This is a total rework of the excellent "Parametric Bearing for Air Soft BBs": https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1799757, taking it so far in a new direction that it's essentially its own creation. I couldn't have pulled it off without StreetPiet's outstanding work though! This kite reel/winder is absolutely fantastic. It can easily hold 1000 feet of 50lbs line (I've got 500ft of it in some of the photos). It's also incredibly simple to print and assemble! It's even a bit of a fidget toy if you don't put any line on it... It's fun to just spin it around and around! More importantly: IT IS COMPLETELY WATERPROOF. Seriously, water (and sand to a lesser extent) won't damage it in the slightest. It can't rust because the bearing uses Airsoft pellets which are plastic. Enjoy a completely rust-free kite flying experience! I've thoroughly tested flying kites with it and it works wonderfully. "Reel fast" to bring your kites in and even small kites can pull themselves up out of the reel without much resistance (it's smooth as silk and low friction). There are two versions of the kite winder included: * Hearts ("Airsoft Kite Winder-Bottom Outside Hearts.stl" and "Airsoft Kite Winder-Top Hearts") * Lines ("Airsoft Kite Winder-Bottom Outside Lines.stl" and "Airsoft Kite Winder-Top Lines.stl") The bottom middle section (the part you hold on to) is the same for both. Hence it's named, "Airsoft Kite Winder-Bottom Inside Universal.stl". I've made some videos with some assembly instructions and tips but really, it's not rocket science (you'll figure it out): * Demonstration: https://youtu.be/N0Ny52rMRNw * Tip: Sand The Seams: https://youtu.be/5QSOxoE7Y3g * Bearing Assembly: https://youtu.be/ueLuK6rByXs * Tip: Nut Insersion: https://youtu.be/KfSNv67YVxw * Tip: Locking the Reel: https://youtu.be/EKxS3LLyz3Y **UPDATE 20170926:** Added "199mm" versions of the APB Kite Reel "top" and "bottom" parts for those with 200mm print beds. Enjoy!