MakerBot Spool Holder with Bearings

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I found myself often in the situation where a Print would come up short because the friction between my self-printed Spool Holder's spool was too high. So I thought a Spool holder with bearings could solve this problem! I attempted to build something robust enough to hold heavy spools but at the same time being light enough for easy rolling on the bearings! To aid you in modifying it to your specific needs, I've also included my 123D Design Files! To enjoy your new and improved Spool holder, be sure to gather a few necessary parts: an M6 Threaded Rod, two M6 Nuts, one M6 washer and three Ball Bearings with a size of 14*4mm. Secure the washer within the cap with adhesive or some other means; also place it firmly within the base plate's opposite end for stability. Then carefully install Loctite Threadlock to secure the Rod into its respective Nut in order to prevent any turning when securing everything together. Ensure the Spool Holder's spools don't rub against the Base Plate by placing a washer between them before adding bearings for extra protection from abrasion! After securing these critical pieces with proper positioning using glue (check its suitability with your specific 3D printer settings beforehand), attach everything according to the steps outlined here. I chose to print ABS Neon Green and Yellow using MakerBot Standard settings with 15% infill and two shells, operating at a comfortable Nozzle Temp of 230 degrees Celsius for best results.