M3D Spool Support

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This is a laser-cut wooden spool holder for M3D Printer. It has a sturdy support bar with teeth that grip the wide uprights to keep them all secure. Post-Printing Options when building... I know it's kind of obvious, but I'll fill this part in anyway. To build, stack and glue 3 short-handled hooks together, then glue long-handled hooks onto either side. Make sure all pieces line up smoothly. Glue 3 rectangles together. These are the crossbar supports. Glue the support near the top between the long handles with anything from 1/4" to 1/2" clearance for the bar itself to slide down between the handles. Repeat with the other hooks. Glue the 3 crossbars together. Make sure all pieces line up smoothly. To use: Just hook the hooks onto your M3D as shown. Insert the crossbar into one or more spools onto the crossbar and position the crossbar onto the handles. Be sure the teeth are downward so as to help lock the whole structure in place. There's room for 3 spools for storage and easy swapping of filament colors. How I Designed This Better than 3D. I was not pleased with the results of other spool holder designs for the M3D, so I decided to make my own with my laser cutter and some wood. Yes, I do own both. I'm a gadget geek.