Spool Holder/Dispenser Castle tops

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These parts upgrade your Spool Holder/Dispenser http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:74050 it raises your spools up enough for your wires to clear. The spool-supports evens out the odd sized holes of your spools and keeps them spinning freely. This upgrade allows you to use a 1/2" rod or tubing instead of the all-thread, eliminating your spools from walking. I have about 20hr of trouble free printing with this modification. Instructions I printed these parts using the standard setting with 2 shells and 5% infill on a raft with supports. -Remove supports and slide over the top of the Spool Holder Dispenser tops, I added the option to expand forward if you like (not tested). -Pop the spool supports in the spools (only tested on MBI spools) and slide them over your 1/2" rod. I used 1/2" stainless steel tubing because I had it laying around. I also added some 1/2" locking collars from McMaster I would use http://www.mcmaster.com/#1511k12/=oagvzm because they are cool, you could even print some caps that would prevent it from sliding off if you bumped into it.