Solder reel holder, vertical, with spool lock

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<p>A vertical solder reel holder for desktop use. It has a guide and a spool lock to prevent unwinding while being moved about.<br/> There is an M6 thread in the guide arm for a strengthening bar, and an M12 thread in the main spindle for either a strengthening bar or to stack multiple holders for minimum desk space usage.<br/> We printed these items to solve issues with 2 part horizontal solder reel holders losing the reel when moved, and also unwinding the solder if transpoerted in a tool box. We like them and hope you find them useful.<br/> It is recommended that the locking washer sits on top of the reel for best use.<br/> If your reels of solder are smaller, I've added a file to print more washers to accomodate them</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p>It is recommended to print at 100% infill for strength as this is a functional part subject to wear and tear.<br/> I strongly recommend inserting the strengthening threaded bars if it is to be used for mobile use.<br/> I have made various successful prints on a farm of Prusa i3 MK3s printers with both PETG and PLA. No special unusual processes are needed and no supports required.<br/> If printed with 15% infill the thread on the knob is prone to shear off if force is used to tighten, we don't recommend such low strength settings.</p>