Replicator 2 Spacers for Large Spools

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This includes files designed to assist with printing on MakerBot Replicator 2 using a large spool. The Spool Spacer keeps the spool away from items that may catch it in back of printer by keeping space open between them or check out SCAD file to stack additional. Both Tube Spacer and tube holder work well for moving the tube closer to middle of spool, different sizes are available also. The major use for this is making it easier to use your older tubes that just don't stay clipped in properly anymore. We added a friction-based tensioner on top of the tube spacer so we can fasten it with M3 bolt and help unwinding issue of spools. Instructions Printing should be easy, we used 3 shells and 20% fill on parts but they won't get picky. You have to orient tube holder to print flat side down; there are a few loose strings inside the tube chamber but printing overhang isn't significant enough to create major issues. Using the Tensioner flap requires M3 bolt only.