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5LB filament Spool Mount system
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This is a mount system for very large 5LB filament spools / rolls from MatterHackers.
Uses 1/2 rod from Home Depot for shaft (see videos below) and 3/4 OD 1/2 ID 3/4 width bearings.
BOM
5LB filament rolls (lots of choices, PLA, ABS, PETG, and different colors) this particular one I linked should be printed at 215c to 220c. Even though description says less.
https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/natural-pro-series-pla-filament-1.75mm-5lb/sk/MA27GEPY
1/2 steel rod
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-36-in-Plain-Steel-Round-Tube-with-1-16-in-Thick-801227/204225751
3/4 OD 1/2 ID 3/4 width Barrel Bearings
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007EDXMEW/
Suggest using a drip bit and drill to drill the ends of the rods to accept bolts to mount to shelving brackets.
The rest is 3D printable
Fair warnings:
Do not use this without adding resistance to the spin with the special drag cap and set screws OR your own way of adding resistance. Otherwise you'll end up with
This is a mount system for very large 5LB filament spools / rolls from MatterHackers.
Uses 1/2 rod from Home Depot for shaft (see videos below) and 3/4 OD 1/2 ID 3/4 width bearings.
BOM
5LB filament rolls (lots of choices, PLA, ABS, PETG, and different colors) this particular one I linked should be printed at 215c to 220c. Even though description says less.
https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/natural-pro-series-pla-filament-1.75mm-5lb/sk/MA27GEPY
1/2 steel rod
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-36-in-Plain-Steel-Round-Tube-with-1-16-in-Thick-801227/204225751
3/4 OD 1/2 ID 3/4 width Barrel Bearings
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007EDXMEW/
Suggest using a drip bit and drill to drill the ends of the rods to accept bolts to mount to shelving brackets.
The rest is 3D printable
Fair warnings:
Do not use this without adding resistance to the spin with the special drag cap and set screws OR your own way of adding resistance. Otherwise you'll end up with
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