MakerBot Spool Holder with Bearings

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I was quite often in the situation, that a Print was incomplete because the friction of the spool to my self - printed Spool Holder was too high! So I thought a Spool holder with Bearings could do the trick... I tried to construct something stable enough to hold heavy Spools but on the other Hand being light enough to roll well on the Bearings! I have also included the 123D Design Files, so you can adapt it to your needs! Have fun... Instructions You need in addition an M6 Threaded Rod, two M6 Nuts, one M6 washer and 3 Ball Bearings 14*4mm Glue one of the Washers into the Cap. the other one into the Base plate. Secure the Rod in the nut of the Base with Loctite Threadlock to prevent from turning during you fix the cap! Place the washer under the 2 Bearings on the Base to prvent the spool from rubbing on the base Plate! Glue the Holder with CA to the Base plate (Check proper position so it fits your printer!) Put everything together and have fun with a friction free Spool holder! Used ABS Neon Green and Yellow at 230 deg. Nozzle Temp, MakerBot Standard setting with 15% infill and 2 shells