Flashforge Reverse Bearing Retainer

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I LOVE IT when I'm inserting Y-axis rods into my Flashforge Creator, but things can get messy with those flanged 5x10x4 bearings getting pushed in or falling off the rod into the frame. It's a bonus when they fall into the little diagonal hole and rest on top of the motherboard. My personal favorite is when they dislodge during a print and ruin everything. I'm tired of dealing with these issues, so I designed this little sanity-saver. It's a remix of dssguy1's retainer for non-flanged bearings. To use it, you'll need to reverse the stock position of the four flanged bearings, ensuring that the flange is on the outside of the frame. When drilling the two holes for the M3 bolts in each corner, heed this advice: use a small drill bit first and then a larger one at high speed so you don't damage your plywood. Alternatively, try butting up a piece of wood inside the drilled area to prevent splintering. I want to thank dssguy1 for the inspiration behind this design and his kind contribution to the community.