Spool bird feeder

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** REUPLOADED BECAUSE THINGIVERSE DELETED THIS FOR SOME REASON ** Hi guys, if you don't know what to do with empty spool you can try my idea. Works with 1kg spool from PM (Plasty Mladeč) BUT: I attached .step and Fusion 360 files so you can easily remix to your own spool! Looking forward to your makes and remixes, I will add them to this page when they are available, feel free! ** .STL, .STEP and even .F3D (fusion 360) files available for free here: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/113081-pm-spool-bird-feeder ** EDIT: I addressed stability concerns, I replaced Thread insert and Bolt with Hook - now you can hang it from 4 corners to become more stable. All you need to do is insert it from the bottom and wire something through. Also less components are needed which is awesome. No glue is needed, the side rails fit in like a puzzle, do 3, put on spool and then do 4th rail. Hole plugs and Hooks just snap in. There is a hole in the Hook for cord of your selection. Very little supports are needed only for the Hole plug an Hook. I taped small filament holes but you don't need to worry about them too much. Printing orientations are already preset. I added stl where you can find all files prepared for printing but if you want to print separately you will need: 4x Side rail 4x Hole plug 4x Hook When all is assembled you can put rocks in the spool center to weigh it down to prevent wind from emptying the feeder or to prevent excessive wobbliness. Printable on Prusa Mini. If you like this upcycling project you might also like my other spool upcycling project: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/83131-spool-winder-v3 Cheers! Luke