The Spoolanator

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The Spoolerator For your consideration is the ultimate response to 3D Printing Nerd's spool holding challenge. Features: · Unique “Terminator” inspired design, which can be seen in a short clip here: https://youtu.be/nMd2pQnoaCg · Integrated removable supports – simply twist out with nippers or pliers to release them. · The barrel prints best with minimal supports, as shown in the photo of a sliced example. · Optional locking tabs require (3) ¼-20 x 1” bolts and only need to be aligned once for proper placement. Holes may need tapped depending on the accuracy of your printer. · Optional spool rollers can be installed with about 4” of regular 14ga solid household wire, which raises and reduces the contact area allowing for easier unspooling of filament by your printer. · A directional indicator is included – if the lock tabs are not used, the holder works best when unspooled in a clockwise direction. · Choices of lengths are available for either 1kg spools (Spoolerator_v2) or 5kg spools (Spoolerator Long). · The design has been reversed engineered from 3DPN shelf bracket. · A detailed structural analysis of the bracket and Spoolerator is available upon request. · There is no charge for download, but each download and proof of printing will be equivalent to an A$5 (approximately $3.50 U.S.). If 58 of you download, print, and share, then all proceeds generated from now till the end of 2018 will be matched (up to $200) and donated to Akron's Children Hospital.