One-Piece Spool Holder for Flashforge Finder 3

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The Flashforge Finder 3 is equipped with a fixed spindle that attaches to the back of the printer, a very inconvenient location for routine use. To improve convenience and accessibility, a one-piece snap-on spool holder has been designed that attaches directly to the left edge of the injection molded frame, significantly increasing the ease of use and mobility of the Finder 3. The front- and back-facing versions of the spool holder are mirror images. They may be located anywhere along the left side of the Finder 3 chassis. (The spool holders should not be mounted on the right side of the chassis due to possible interference with the x-axis drive belt.) Note that the spool holder design incorporates a filament guide that utilizes a short length of 1/4 inch diameter poly tubing to decrease friction as the filament is fed from the spool into the extruder. Use a 1/4 inch drill to remove any burrs that prevent inserting the tubing. Please see https://youtu.be/MxqEdiJ6zJw for a brief video.