Filament Spool Spacer

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On my FlashForge (Replicator Dual clone), the spool holders excel at securing the thicker spools, but I've encountered several instances where they accommodate thinner ones. Consequently, these skinny spools tend to drift back and forth along their post, which ultimately causes a frustrating tangle of filament. Support My Creations If you appreciate my work, please take some time to visit Lego R2-D2's blog at http://L3-G0.com or L3-G0's YouTube channel. Also, consider sharing a link to his page on either Twitter or Facebook; your support is vital in helping me sustain my maker endeavors. Instructions I've incorporated a solution that involves placing my filament guide tube below the spool to prevent it from "falling out." When done this way, the filament remains firmly secured on the spool. Conversely, if the tube was positioned higher, I occasionally found myself wrestling with tangles as the filament inadvertently got pulled over the edge of the spool and wrapped around the post. Unfortunately, using spacers before the nut allows my skinny spools to stay where they're intended, preventing them from walking along the post and escaping under the guide tube.