Creality Ender 5 Spool Holder Extension for Direct Drive Mod

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I created a design to enhance and extend the stock spool holder on top of my Ender 5 machine, specifically for use with a direct drive extruder. To assemble this setup, I need two short threaded inserts that fit into 10-32 threads. These inserts are compatible with the same bolts used in conjunction with T-slot lock nuts - you can also drill a hole straight through to secure the nut and bolt. I've developed an optional Spool Insert to minimize friction and reduce the force required for spool rotation. This was designed for use with my spool extension on my direct drive setup for the Ender 5. Heavier, larger spools would put unnecessary tension on the x/y axes, leading to random layer shifting during printing.