Axle Stand for Auto-Rewind Spool Holder

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Laser-cut axle stand for the wide version of this auto-rewind spool holder. Using 3mm stock, the design is surprisingly sturdy. Cut out of 3mm MDF on my Glowforge with 0.18mm kerf (largely guesswork), the fit is nicely snug as is the slot at the front for a 4mm OD PTFE tube. I've also included a kerf-less file, in case you want to define kerf based on your laser and chosen material. You could always glue it together with PVA, as I did with a couple of prototypes. I have a 3D-printed part designed to attach to the front, allowing a 1/8" quick-release to be attached, but haven't had chance to test it yet (I don't have the hardware), hence the WiP status. If you prefer to just drop the spool holder onto this frame, print a second slotted side instead of the side with the circular hole.