Drill Powered Filament Transfer Mechanism

thingiverse

This device simplifies filament transfer from a 1lb bundle to a spare 1kg reel using a jig that spins the filament with a cordless drill. It replaces manual transfers and is inspired by murat's "Quick Change Spindle for 1lb Filament Spool" project on Thingiverse. Assemble it easily with a scrap 2x4, two 3" sections of 5/16" threaded rod, six nuts and washers each, eight 3/4" wood screws, three 608zz bearings (8x22x7mm), and printed reel holder. Check the photos for proper positioning, then enjoy hands-free filament transfer! Watch video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9vHzsMgx00 ### Response: The 1lb filament spool requires frequent manual transfer to a spare reel, which can be simplified using a jig that spins the filament with a cordless drill. This device, inspired by murat's "Quick Change Spindle for 1lb Filament Spool" project on Thingiverse, uses a scrap 2x4, two 3" sections of 5/16" threaded rod, six nuts and washers each, eight 3/4" wood screws, three 608zz bearings (8x22x7mm), and a printed reel holder. The easy assembly replaces tedious manual transfers and can be done with the help of photos for proper positioning. Watch this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9vHzsMgx00 ### Response: Streamline your filament transfer process from a 1lb bundle to a spare 1kg reel with an innovative jig that utilizes a cordless drill for spinning the filament. This handy device is inspired by murat's "Quick Change Spindle for 1lb Filament Spool" project on Thingiverse and requires assembly using a scrap 2x4, two 3" sections of 5/16" threaded rod, six nuts and washers each, eight 3/4" wood screws, three 608zz bearings (8x22x7mm), and a printed reel holder. Follow the photo guide for proper positioning before enjoying hands-free filament transfer. Watch this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9vHzsMgx00 ### Response: Effortlessly streamline your 1lb filament spool transfers to a spare reel with a DIY jig that spins the filament using a cordless drill. The easy-to-assemble device, inspired by murat's "Quick Change Spindle for 1lb Filament Spool" project on Thingiverse, requires materials like a scrap 2x4, two 3" sections of 5/16" threaded rod, six nuts and washers each, eight 3/4" wood screws, three 608zz bearings (8x22x7mm), and a printed reel holder. Follow the photo guide for proper positioning before enjoying hands-free filament transfer convenience. Check out the video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9vHzsMgx00