Filament Bearing Sleeve - Standalone -or- Companion to YAFSH

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I created this companion piece to work alongside my YAFSH (Yet Another Filament Spool Holder), but it can also function independently as a standalone filament holder. It was specifically designed for MakerGeeks reels, yet it will work with any spool that has a 67mm thickness and a 57mm inner diameter opening. There are two versions available. The original version utilizes the bearingSleeve-center and two of the bearingSleeve-endcap_x2 models. You can adjust the outer diameter of the center piece to fit your particular reel if necessary. The second version only uses two of the bearingSleeve-standalone_x2 models, requiring you to resize the inner circle if your reel is a different size. In my opinion, the draw of the first version is that it provides inner support for the reel as well as a central object against which you can snug the nut without risking deformation of the reel. It's also simpler to resize the first version for various reels than the second. The choice of which to use ultimately depends on your preference. In addition to the printed pieces, you will need the following hardware: 12mm-1.75 x 140mm bolt 12mm-1.75 nut 12mm x 26mm washer x2 Toro 110513 (Stens 215-211) bearing x2 I selected these components because they were readily available in my shop over the weekend, given my experience as a mechanic. The bearings have an inner diameter of 0.75 inches and an outer diameter of 1.38 inches with a height of 0.495 inches. This particular bearing has two unique features that made it ideal for this project: 1) a small (1mm) lip on one side and 2) a small (2mm) lip on the outer edge. Standard bearings without these lips will not work with this design. Specifications: Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.3mm Infill: 10% Post-Printing Instructions Make sure that the bearings are pressed into the endcaps with the lip facing towards the printed piece. The parts should be assembled in the following order: bolt; washer; bearing/endcap assembly (bearing facing out); center; filament spool; bearing/endcap assembly (bearing facing out); washer; nut. When used with my YAFSH, the lips on the bearings rest against the insides of the uprights.