Anet A8 Spool holder - reuse Anet parts

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I'm looking for a spool holder that lets me reuse my Anet A8 printer's threaded rod and 4 nuts from its original holder. The length between the display back cover and front panel should be about 23.5mm, and the front panel height around 80mm - this is what I consider standard size. This design should also work with Leo_N's "Anet A8 Brackets to Reduce X-Axis Motion" thing from Thingiverse, but it's not required. There are two versions of the holder: a plain one and a chamfered version. I think the chamfered one is more stable than the plain one. The holder itself is pretty stable, requiring only about 15g of PLA filament to print each time. You'll need to print the holder twice - once for each version. To get the best results, you might want to print the second holder in mirror mode, as it's a unidirectional design and the first layer tends to stick differently than the last layer on the print bed. Also, consider using a spool adapter that fits onto an 8mm threaded rod like this one: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:767317. Update: I've stopped using this spool holder since switching to a bowden setup, but I've added the 123D Design files for those who want to customize it further under the CC License on the left-hand side. If you like my things and would like to support me, consider buying something through these links: Banggood (https://goo.gl/ZXgx3A), Gearbest (https://goo.gl/FfE59f), or Aliexpress (https://goo.gl/bQLi15). This helps me create more content. Printer Settings: - Printer: Anet A8 - Rafts: No - Supports: No - Resolution: 0.2mm - Infill: 30%+ Post-printing, if you experience elephant foot issues, use a x-acto knife to remove the foot from the inner lower part where it snaps into the frame. Custom Section: Website: https://mightynozzle.com