Spool extension cord winder

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I was curious about what I could do with my empty spools and no one had come up with an extension cord spool winder so I came up with my own. **I aimed for these things:** - Fully 3D printable - All parts can be 3D printed on a 22x22 cm bed - Sturdy and functional design - Use as few supports as possible - Duplicate as many parts as possible - Nice design I'm happy to say that all these goals were accomplished. One can wind up to 20 meters of cable on one spool. One drawback is that it uses a spool from the Czech manufacturer Plasty Mladeč because it was easily disassemblable and easy to design things around. I'd be very happy if you design and remix my design to fit your spool or socket type! If you don't have usable spools, PM me so I can sell you some of my empty spools. All parts are oriented the way they should be printed. Supports are needed only for three parts - rods, side bottoms, and socket adapter. Now, socket adapter could be printed standing upright but it's not a good idea because the lateral forces can easily crack it. For how to assemble this, check this tutorial: https://youtu.be/VXvynGzOpbQ To assemble winder you will need to print some parts in larger quantities: Side - 4x Side bottom - 2x Side screw - 6x Rod - 3x Shaft washer - 2x Preferred material: PETG, 3 or 4 perimeters **EDIT: I modified some files for version 2 (V2). What's new in V2:** - New square shaft design instead of hexagonal to stop the handle from slipping on shaft - New spool shaft adapter that clicks into spool and doesn't let go I highly recommend downloading the V2 files (shaft, shaft spool adapter, shaft washer, bearing, and handle). Print the shaft at higher infill as it is stressed and can break. **EDIT2: You can now download and modify the assembly .STEP file.** If you like this, you can follow me, tip me, or check out my other designs. Cheers!