Filament Sample Pack Spool

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As a newcomer to 3D printing, I was eager to experiment with all the various filaments on offer. So, I joined MakerBox and purchased sample packs from several manufacturers. Of course, they arrived separately, without a spool attached. I immediately downloaded and printed a spool using an excellent online platform only to discover that the diameter of every "sample pack" spool I found was too small for the natural curve of the loose filament, causing it to unravel and tangle during printing. I created this spool to be larger than the curve of a sample pack, included a filament lock and additional tie-off points around the edge. I hope you find this design helpful!