Universal Spool Stand

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I'd like to kick off by stating that this concept isn't entirely new but rather a refinement of several existing designs that caught my attention. Primarily, it was the absence of bearings in those designs that served as motivation for me. I also opted to orient the spool vertically and aimed to eliminate excess weight from the top of my printer where it previously resided, thereby minimizing vibrations. This stand employs four 608 bearings, with everything designed to snap fit together seamlessly, eliminating the need for fasteners altogether. The legs are intentionally overlapped to guarantee compatibility even with the thinnest spools. If you'd like, you can print your own bearings (visit http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4676), as I've personally achieved impressive results with these in other projects and they would be a perfect fit for this application.