Filament Bearing Sleeve - Standalone -or- Companion to YAFSH

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I created this as a companion to my YAFSH but it can also function independently for your own filament holder. It was specifically designed for MakerGeeks reels, yet it works with any spool that is 67mm thick and has a 57mm inner diameter opening. There are two versions available. The original version uses the bearingSleeve-center and two of the bearingSleeve-endcap_x2 models. You can adjust the outer diameter of the center piece to fit your reel if necessary. The second version only utilizes two of the bearingSleeve-standalone_x2 models, requiring you to resize the inner circle if your reel has a different size. In my opinion, the first version's main advantage is that it provides inner support for the reel as well as a central object against which you can snug the nut without deforming the reel. Additionally, resizing the first version for various reels is simpler than the second, in my view. The choice of which to use ultimately depends on your preference. Besides the printed pieces, you will also need the following hardware: A 12mm-1.75 x 140mm bolt A 12mm-1.75 nut Two 12mm x 26mm washers Two Toro 110513 (Stens 215-211) bearings (alternative cross-reference numbers can be found here) I chose these components because, as a mechanic, they were readily available in my workshop this weekend. The bearings have an inside diameter of 0.75", an outside diameter of 1.38", and a height of 0.495". This particular bearing also has two non-standard features that make it perfect for this project: a small (1mm) lip on one side and a small (2mm) lip on the outer edge. Standard bearings without these lips will not work with this design.