ECOrefill Spool (Reusable Filament Spool)

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This eco-friendly filament spool is made for the environmentally conscious [ECOrefill filament](http://ecorefill.creativetools.se). The filament arrives without a spool, held together with zip ties. The idea is that you 3D print your own reusable spool to help conserve natural resources. Our 0.8 kg ECOrefill filament (http://ecorefill.creativetools.se) also works with RichRap's MasterSpool if you prefer using that instead. And vice versa, our ECOrefill Spool can be used with MasterSpool compatible filaments as well (read more about this in the section "Can be used with other spool-less filaments" below). ### How to assemble the reusable spool Watch [this video](https://youtu.be/7rT-rIrSjIw) or follow these instructions: 1. The spool consists of two identical halves that you put together using zip ties or something similar that you have on hand. 3D print **two pieces** of the ECOrefill_spool.stl file. 2. The 3D printable spool is designed to be used with the cardboard box that the [ECOrefill filament](http://ecorefill.creativetools.se) arrives in. Simply cut the box along the dashed lines, to create the spool's sides. ### Instructions *FYI: This spool can also be purchased in our online store (http://ecorefill.creativetools.se), if you don't want to 3D print it yourself.* ### Environmentally friendly 3D printing with usual filaments that arrive on plastic spools is not very friendly to the environment. The plastic spool is used once, and then thrown away. The plastic spools also weigh a little bit (usually around 200-300 grams), which means extra shipping weights. Our reusable spool weighs approx. 100 gram (depending on print settings). By using our [ECOrefill filaments](http://ecorefill.creativetools.se) without plastic spools, you can help us conserve natural resources. By not producing spools for each filament roll we sell, we are able to reduce the price of the filament and shipping, meaning you get more for your money! Our spool can be printed using a 3D printer with a build plate as small as 11 x 11 cm (for example FlashForge Finder). **Get the ECOrefill filament in our online store (http://ecorefill.creativetools.se).** ### Can be used with other spool-less filaments This spool can also be used with other filaments delivered without plastic spools. As it is designed to be used together with the cardboard box that the filament arrives in, we've included a template for cutting the cardboard box. The template can be downloaded from the Thing Files. ### Creative Tools [Our Website](https://www.creativetools.se) | [YouTube](http://youtube.com/creativetools) | [GooglePlus](http://google.com/+CreativetoolsSe) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/CreativeTools) | [Facebook](http://facebook.com/creativetools) | [Instagram](http://instagram.com/creative_tools) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-tools)