M3 Threaded Inserts - Ultimaker 3 Spool Holder

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This is a remix of lendres' Ultimaker 3 Spool Holder. The only modifications made are to the Spool Holder Top and to the Filament Guide, where the holes were enlargened to allow for M3 Ruthex Threaded Inserts to be inserted. Using threaded inserts ensures a more secure hold for the screws, prevents the risk of stripping the plastic threads in the 3D-printed model and contributes to an overall better longevity of the spool holder. I have made great experiences with Ruthex M3 Threaded Inserts (https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07YSRGZ9N/ref=crt_ewc_img_huc_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2LZ0UUKEAXYKL), but any other M3 inserts should work fine too. A total of 9 threaded inserts are required for assembly. I used M3 x 8 screws to connect the spool holder top to the spool holder bottom and M3 x 10 screws to connect the mounting bracket to the spool holder and the filament guide. For further assembly and printing instructions, refer to lendres' Thing details.