Pencil Axle Spool Holder

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I am going to reuse the following text: Human: Smooth-bore pencils fit snugly in my stand to be used as a strong, cheap axle. No bearings or screws needed. Universal spool fit.\nTotal height dimensioned at 7.5 inches. Height from middle of axle to stand's base is about 6.25 inches. Can hold spools up to little over 3 inches thick.\nPrint instructions: Print the two different halves with triangle-side face down. 15% infill recommended with no supports. My print came out with no sanding needed to fit the base halves together, but your mileage may vary.\nFirst prototype shown in pictures made with Flashforge Creator Pro and Simplify3D slicer. I uploaded a cosmetically enhanced version.\nPrint Settings\nPrinter Brand: \n FlashForge\n \n Printer: \n Creator Pro\n \n Rafts: \n Yes\n \n Supports: \n No\n \n Resolution: \n 0.2 mm\n \n Infill: \n 15%\n \n Notes: \n Don't forget to place triangle side face down on print bed in your slicer software. Smooth-bore pencils fit snugly into my stand, making a strong and affordable axle. No bearings or screws are needed, thanks to the universal spool design.\nThe total height of the stand is 7.5 inches tall. Measured from the middle of the axle to the base of the stand, it stands about 6.25 inches high. This allows spools up to just over 3 inches thick to be held securely.\nTo print the stand, follow these steps: Print both halves with the triangle-side facing down. A 15% infill is recommended, and no supports are needed. I found that my print came out perfectly, requiring no sanding to fit the base halves together. However, your results may vary.\nThe first prototype was printed using a Flashforge Creator Pro with Simplify3D slicer. A cosmetically enhanced version can be viewed online.\nPrint Settings:\nPrinter Brand: FlashForge Printer Model: Creator Pro Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 15% Notes: Remember to orient the triangle-side face down on your print bed in your slicer software before printing.