Laser Cut filament spool roller/holder

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This is a straightforward, uncomplicated filament spool roller/stand that's built around a simple yet effective design. However, it's not 3D printed, instead utilizing laser cutting for its construction - a process that's significantly faster and cleaner. The design relies on standard 608 skate bearings to make the rolling mechanism smooth and effortless. The main stand body is crafted from 1/4" (6mm) acrylic using laser cutting technology, but you can easily substitute it with thinner 1/8" (3mm) acrylic if needed. Just be sure to adjust the screw lengths accordingly. Each leg of the stand consists of two distinct parts: - Two laser-cut wall pieces made from 1/4" or 1/8" acrylic - Two 608 bearings - Two M8x25 machine screws (5/16" screws with similar length will also work) - Two M8 nuts (or substitute them with 5/16" if you're using 5/16" screws) - Four thin washers (laser-cut from 1/16" acrylic or metal ones, depending on your preference) The washers must be as thin as possible to ensure that the bearing remains securely in place without leaving a gap large enough for the spool to fall into. I used very thin 1/16" acrylic (1.5mm) to cut mine, but you can also use regular metal M8 or 5/16" washers as long as they're not too wide and don't touch the bearing's outer ring. Assembly is a straightforward process: - Cut all parts for both legs. - Peel off any film that may be present on the acrylic pieces. - Insert the M8 screws into one of the leg walls, followed by a washer, then the bearing, another washer, and finally close it with the second wall. Secure the assembly with an M8 nut from the other side. Make sure the bearings can rotate freely. - Assemble the second leg in the same manner. Variations: I designed two distinct variations of this spool roller/stand. The first one (CR-10) features small "feet" that are specifically designed to sit on top of a Creality CR-10 control box, which is 125mm wide. The second variant (generic) doesn't have any feet and can be placed directly on a table. Both designs will likely work well on flat surfaces, but the one without feet might offer slightly better stability. The design was created using Fusion 360, and you're free to download it from http://a360.co/2vA9bhP. Feel free to modify it as needed to suit your specific requirements. Enjoy using this spool roller/stand, and don't hesitate to reach out if you encounter any issues during assembly or use.