Spool Winder
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updated 12. 4. 2022 | published 22. 9. 2021
Summary
Spool Winder Spool winder for filament and other spools with a maximum
dimension of 210mm in diameter and 76mm wide....
3D Printers > Accessories
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Spool Winder
Spool winder for filament and other spools with a maximum dimension of
210mm in diameter and 76mm wide. If the spool axle is inset then wider
spools may be accommodated. Spools should be a minimum of 30mm
wide with an axle hole not smaller than 16mm diameter.
One turn of the handle gives two turns of the spool.
The winder is parts compatible with my spool holder which also includes
jointing pieces to join multiple spool holders together. See my thing:
3823334.
Please note that the treads on the spool axle are designed to stop the nut
becoming unscrewed as you wind.
Printing
I provide files for the frame to suit either right or left handed people (the
right-hand configuration is shown in the images). If printing the left
handed frame you will also need the left handed spool axle and left
handed spool axle nut.
All the other files need to be printed except the centring discs where you
inly need to print ones which correspond with (or are slightly smaller than)
your spool's axle hole.
Also I provide an optional filament guide and pivot however I find that
windings are generally satisfactory without using this.
I recommend PLA for printing this, alternatively PETG or a plastic which
has good layer adhesion.
If you must print in a plastic which does not bond well, such as ABS or
nylon then there is a hole through the spool axle to take an optional M4 x
60mm machine screw to strengthen the layers forming the threads to
reduce the chances of them snapping off.
Assembly
• The spool axle gear and spool axle pin should be glued onto the spool
axle. Use a melt glue for ABS or Superglue for most other plastics.
• Ensure that the round crank axle fits into the frame properly and
rotates reasonably freely. You may need to trim any printing artefacts
from around the holes in the frame with a sharp knife.
• The handle of the crank should rotate on its shaft. You may meed to
break it free if it has stuck during printing.
• Put the crank gear into the recess in the frame then push the crank
axle into the frame and through the gear as illustrated in the image.
• Glue the hexagonal pin into the crank axle and optionally clue the
crank handle onto the hexagonal pin taking care not to get glue on
the moving parts. I design these things for myself but I have
published them for you. If they make your life easier or save you
money then please do not forget to "Tip Designer"! Thank you.
Print Settings
Printer:
Any
Rafts:
No
Resolution:
0.20 or 0.25 layer height
Infill:
25%
Filament:
. PLA or PETG . Category: 3D Printer Accessories
Model files
large_display_winder_frame_76508.stl
large_display_winder_frame_left_hand_76508.stl
large_display_winder_spool_axle_76508.stl
large_display_winder_spool_axle_nut_76508.stl
large_display_winder_spool_axle_gear_76508.stl
large_display_winder_hand_crank_76508.stl
large_display_winder_crank_pin_76508.stl
large_display_filament_guide_pivot_76508.stl
large_display_winder_centering_disc_65_76508.stl
large_display_winder_centering_disc_80_76508.stl
large_display_winder_centering_disc_60_76508.stl
large_display_winder_centering_disc_75_76508.stl
large_display_winder_centering_disc_50_76508.stl
winder_crank_gear.stl
winder_centering_disc_50.stl
filament_guide_pivot.stl
filament_guide_lever.stl
winder_frame.stl
winder_crank_axle.stl
winder_crank_pin.stl
winder_centering_disc_60.stl
winder_spool_axle.stl
winder_frame_left_hand.stl
winder_centering_disc_65.stl
winder_centering_disc_75.stl
winder_centering_disc_70.stl
winder_spool_axle_pin.stl
winder_hand_crank.stl
winder_spool_axle_left_hand.stl
winder_centering_disc_80.stl
winder_spool_axle_nut_left_hand.stl
winder_spool_axle_nut.stl
winder_centering_disc_55.stl
winder_spool_axle_gear.stl
Find source .stl files on Thingiverse.com
License
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