Drill Powered Filament Transfer Mechanism

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This device is used to transfer filament from the 1lb bundle to a 1kg spare reel. The flexMendel 3D Printer uses the frame as the Z slide and couldn't mount this to the side posts, plus using filament on a reel is much less troublesome. I got tired of transferring these by hand and thought to make a jig that would allow a cordless drill to spin the filament onto a spare reel. See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9vHzsMgx00 Thank you murat for the great project: "Quick Change Spindle for 1lb Filament Spool". http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13395 Instructions Materials: A scrap 2x4 that is between 2'-4' long 5/16" threaded rod - I cut (2) 3" sections (5/16" bolts will work but they should be at least 2" long) 5/16" nuts and washers - (6 each) 4x3/4" wood screws - (8 total) 608zz bearings - (3 total) (8x22x7mm) Print out the reel holder created by murat here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13395 Print one of each part. Easy assembly of threaded rods and parts. See photos if not sure on positioning. Away you go...!