Re-useable Filament Spool 1v00

This is my solution to a re-useable spool.  It is snap-together and

This spool consists of the same part printed twice and they mate together by simply twisting them. There is a detent to hold them in position but you can reverse twist them to separate the halves just as easily. They also can be nested for stacking the same way. But I did a couple of other things that I think are somewhat unique.

The first feature I added is a printable snap-on label card for marking what filament is in the spool. The card also has some slots so if you remove a partially used spool you can tie the card to the partial spool before putting it in storage. The card can snap onto multiple locations and of course on either side (since both halves are identical).

Another feature I added which is out there but I did not like how it was done on the ones I looked at was the ability to add zap straps to the partially used filament roll before removing it from the spool. I made the side slots for inserting the zap strap extend to inside the spool diameter where there is a space for the strap to pass under the filament core. And, then I created offsetting additional space that allows the re-useable spool to be twisted and separated without interference with the now-installed zap strap.

For more detailed information, photos and print details please visit....  

https://www.logicalplanet.com/2024/01/30/re-useable-print-spool/

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