Gliding Adjustable Spool Holder for the Original Prusa i3 MK3 ENCLOSURE -Ikea Lack table

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During my first print after completing the enclosure, I noticed that the filament was getting very taught when the print head went all the way to one side. I heard the motor on the extruder struggle several times with this. It was clear that the plastic bearings were not good enough. Before I started using the enclosure, I was using the Prusa i3 MK2(s) & MK3 Spool Holder - Frame Mount - Top Loader which was a major improvement from the original spool holder that came with my printer. It solved a similar problem where instead of filament being ripped off the spool and causing possible extrusion problems, it would now glide off the spool. Here, I combined the Original Prusa i3 MK3 Enclosure adjustable spool holder (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2864118) and the Prusa i3 MK2(s) & MK3 Spool Holder (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1832235) which has resolved the problem. There is no more struggling and the filament glides gracefully off the spool. I have included all the parts necessary to build one spool holder (except for the metal bearings). It is very straight forward, but if you need help with the assembly of the bearings, check out Thing: 1832235. I printed the tire, spacer and screw in PETG with 100% infill. In my experience, anything less caused it to crack. The actual Adjustable Spool Holder can be 25% infill. You will need four 608 bearings for each complete spool holder. I used these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLV9YQ3