filawinder replacement frame parts

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Unfortunately, I snapped the drive motor bracket into three pieces. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that these are merely covered pressboard. It broke in precisely those weak spots where the manufacturer had rabbit-edges for gluing multiple pieces together to form a single solid piece of board - coincidentally situated at the narrowest and weakest points on the arm. I decided to create replacements for all parts, even though you might never need them. Better to have them and not need them than need them and not have them. All replacement parts are direct substitutes, requiring no new drilling or modifications. I chose not to recreate the main baseboard since I'm not in the mood to fully disassemble it that far, and it would only be feasible with a laser cutter, which is too large for my 3D printer. However, I might consider doing so someday if I become desperate enough or have an abundance of time to waste. Unlike the original's quirky assembly method, through bolts and nuts provide better support to securely tighten connecting screws, yielding a more solid connection.