Spool to fit 608 bearing for "catfisher" by Cadfinger

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I really loved Cadfinger's "altoids fishing kit 'catfisher'" remix. The design was incredibly compact and performed fantastically. Other printed fishing rods I'd tried previously had failed to hold up well under use. Since I didn't have any 624 bearings on hand, I decided to redesign the Inner and Outer Spool to accommodate a 608 bearing instead. Additionally, I added a small spacer that fits snugly inside the bearing to ensure compatibility with a standard 3mm screw. As a result, everything is now slightly thicker and remarkably sturdy. However, this redesign has resulted in a slightly larger diameter, which makes me wonder if it will still fit comfortably within an Altoids tin. Despite this, I'm confident that it should still fit just fine.