M3 Threaded Inserts - Ultimaker 3 Spool Holder

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This is a remake of lendres' Ultimaker 3 Spool Holder. The only changes made are to the Spool Holder Top and to the Filament Guide, where holes were enlarged to fit M3 Ruthex Threaded Inserts perfectly. Using threaded inserts ensures a tighter hold for screws, prevents stripping plastic threads in the 3D-printed model, and contributes to overall better longevity of the spool holder. I've had great experiences with Ruthex M3 Threaded Inserts (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YSRGZ9N?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2LZ0UUKEAXYKL), but any other M3 inserts should work fine too. A total of 9 threaded inserts are required for assembly. I used M3 x 8 screws to connect the spool holder top to the spool holder bottom and M3 x 10 screws to connect the mounting bracket to the spool holder and the filament guide. For further assembly and printing instructions, refer to lendres' Thing details.