Filament Spool for Vase Mode + 1mm Nozzle Fast and Strong

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I absolutely detest bulky default 1KG spools, so I designed my own! The goal is to print this as fast as possible using vase mode! To achieve the desired shape, you'll need to follow certain parameters: * Nozzle size MUST be: 1.0mm So the walls will be strong enough not to crush under filament pressure when spooled * Layer height MUST be: 0.8mm This allows for fast printing while also addressing the next point... * Number of bottom layers MUST be: 3 total I designed the bottom part at 2.4mm tall, so when you print it with .8mm layers, the three bottom layers will be completely filled and the rest will take advantage of vase mode's quirks to finish super fast with one continuous line, making it stronger overall! * My recommended material type is PETG It should work fine to print in PLA, but I haven't tried other materials mostly because I like see-through spools. =P A small note: due to how vase mode works, you'll have a small line from the outside of the part to the center circle that needs to be removed (or left as is; it's probably fine either way). Someone else may know how to trick the slicer into not making this line, but honestly, it's not hard to remove. You'll need to glue the two pieces together and be aware that some glue will leave a white film on things if it's not completely dry! My recommendation is to get the glue as far inside the parts as possible or just let the spool dry for 24h before using it. If you don't, there's a strong possibility the glue will leave the last strip on the first row either whitened or even worst-case glued to the inside of the spool. Also! This part may finish quickly, but it'll still use a whole lot of filament! Just keep that in mind.