Filament Tube Holder - MakerBot Replicator 2X

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To stop the filament from unspooling and winding around the spool holder between my Replicator and the spool, I made this clip to hold the filament away from the back of the case. It seems to work really well for me and appears to be doing a good job so far. I found that when trying to put it on the tubing holder, it's essential to slot all around the holder and not just through the slots I added, as that wouldn't hold it properly in place. A little bit of filing or cutting does wonders. I printed this clip at 100% fill to give it extra strength because the clips are made of steel. It's best done with a raft and supports to make sure it comes out right. Once the printing is complete, removing the supports was no trouble at all, and I used a flat tip screwdriver to clean out the center hole pretty well. A drill could be used as an alternative if needed to ensure that Replicator tubing fits properly inside. This design originated from 123d Design, and for anyone who wants it, the file has been added here so you can make any changes necessary as you see fit.