Filament Holder for 3D Printer

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To create a filament holder for your 3D printer, print out ABS parts including an Axel Hub and four Spoke Clamps. Then, purchase 1/2" PVC pipe and fittings such as eight feet of 1/2" pipe, one Tee, two 90-degree elbows, six 45-degree elbows, three caps, a small can of ABS/PVC all-purpose cement, and four 5mm by 20mm machine screws with nuts. Assemble the filament support spoke by cutting four pieces of PVC at 1.5 inches and six at 6 inches, attaching them to four 45-degree elbows, and securing the Spoke Clamp assemblies on the spokes. For the axel assembly, cut a 5.5-inch piece of PVC, glue a cap and a 45-degree elbow, and insert it through the Axel Hub. Finally, construct the base by cutting two pieces at 5 inches and two at 10 inches, attaching them to 90-degree elbows, and connecting a 45-degree elbow to a Tee. Align the parts correctly and glue the axel/hub assembly to the base. Position the spoke clamps on the filament coil and hold it in place for a tangle-free storage solution.