Spool adapter, strong, modular, easy print, with holder for Flashforge Creator Pro&Pro2

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"why another filament holder???" Answer: "because most are difficult to print and/or not strong enough and/or do not fit the Flashforge Creator Pro". This one is made in two parts, which turns out to be easier and faster to print, and makes the spool holder usable with different types of printers, while the bracket holder is made for the Creator Pro/Pro2. The filament spool holder that can work on its own, due to a standard M4 hole and recessed Hex for a standard M4 nut. You can use the spool holder anyway you want: bolted on a rack, or on your desk, or bolted on the wall, held by a heavy pitchfork.... you name it. With printers like Creality Ender/etc. you could bolt it on the 2020/4040 extrusion via T-Nuts. The spool holder has 52mm OD diameter, it will fit most brands, and I've made it with a generous useful depth of 72mm which is plenty. Two snap tabs will hold the spool in place. If you're using large diameter spools, I've made a 52>70mm adapter that you can find here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5554785 and fits perfectly onto this holder. If you have a Flashforge Creator Pro/Pro2, print the "holder" with the short side touching the build plate (if you have good bed adhesion there's no need for brim/raft, but you can use a brim if you wish) and use PETG filament with >40% infill for a bombproof piece that will hold any weight you throw at. This holder fits nicely snug in the back openings of the Creator Pro/Pro2 it won't wobble or move around. You notice the 45 degree edge in two corners: that helps you fitting the piece. And for best results, print the excellent spacer for the feeding tubes made by Tim_sweden: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1701657 for perfect alignment of the filament with the feeding tubes.