The Universal Spool Holder - Main Page

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This is the main page for my advanced universal spool holder design, showcasing every single file I've created and all derivative designs. On this page, you'll find instructions on how to achieve a perfect fit for your spools in the instruction tab. You can also watch the YouTube video below where I explain everything you need to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG1CFx9aUIk&feature=youtu.be There are three "sizes" (different length arms) for this universal holder, each corresponding to various spool sizes. To make things simpler and avoid confusion, I've created three distinct designs: Small Size, Standard Size, and Oversized Size. Instructions to Get a Good Fit: 1st: Find the center of your spool and locate the hole. This hole will have the top rod going through it. Measure the diameter of the hole to determine which sized top arm you need. Most spools (90%) have a hole of around 50mm in diameter, while others like Hatchbox have smaller holes of about 30mm. 2nd: Next, measure the full outer diameter of your spool from end to end to determine the appropriate arm size. If your spool is less than or around 160mm, print the Small Size arms. If it's greater than 160mm but less than or around 200mm, print the Standard Size arms. For larger spools (greater than 200mm but less than 270mm), use the Oversized Size arms. CheckPoint: After determining the correct top and arm sizes, verify that you have all necessary files by matching your measurements with the recommended pairs: * Small Top & Small Arms: Standard_SmallTop_BaseArm & Standard_SmallTop_SpinnerArm * Big Top & Standard Arms: Standard_BigTop_BaseArm & Standard_BigTop_SpinnerArm 3rd: To determine rod length, you'll need to understand how the rods work. I have two rods: BigRod and SmallRod. If you determined a Big Top in the first step, print 2 Small Rods and 1 Big Rod of equal length. If you determined a SmallTop, print 3 Small Rods of equal length. To determine rod length: * Measure the height of your spool from end to end (if laying on its side) or width (if laid upright). * Add 10mm to that measurement (e.g., if your spool is 65mm in height, you'll want 75mm rods). The extra 10mm accounts for the lost length when the rod screws into the base arm. * Choose the nearest 5mm increment within the range of 40-110mm (e.g., if your measurement was 63mm, round up to 65mm). Well, that's it. I hope you enjoy using my universal spool holder design!