Lack-side Spool Holder

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I recently received my Anycubic I3 Mega, which came with a decent spool holder. However, it barely fits on top of my workbench, let alone with a spool next to it. After some searching, I found the SteelCityElectronics' solder spool holder and adapted its design for my specific needs. I had a collection of bearings in my parts drawer that needed to be utilized, so I incorporated them into this design. The TOP STL features a hole at the top of the table bracket with a peg that accommodates a 608 bearing from skateboard, rollerblade, or fidget spinner designs. The SIDES STL has a hole through the base of the spindle and includes two pegs for two bearings. Although I haven't tested this method yet, the unlabelled STL combines both holes and prints all three pegs. The BASIC STL does not include any. If you have a bearing available, I recommend using the TOP option. While the spool may occasionally ride over the top of the bearing, it appears to be functioning adequately. The no-bearings version is acceptable but I'm concerned about the edge of the spool wearing away at the table's edge. - Spindle length: 90mm - Max internal diameter (spindle width): 40mm