Vertical PVC Pipe Wall Mount for Used Filament Spools Converted to Drawers

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<p>VIDEO: <a href="https://youtu.be/lJFHjRLxSVQ">https://youtu.be/lJFHjRLxSVQ</a></p> <p>GIF LINK: <a href="https://gfycat.com/faroffshallowcutworm">https://gfycat.com/faroffshallowcutworm</a></p> <p>There's a lot of models that let you turn used spools into storage drawers (I like this one: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2840594">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2840594</a>) but there's basically<em>zero</em> useful ways to mount them... Until now!</p> <p>The models (and .scad!) in this thing will let you print out a vertical wall mount for 1-inch PVC pipe that'll let you<em>usefully</em> hang up all those used filament spool drawers. It includes printable collets and bearings that make it super fun and easy to access<em>all</em> the storage your used-up filament spools can offer!</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p>Resolution doesn't matter but make sure to use at least 15% infill and 3+ perimeters on the bottom bracket to ensure it stays nice and strong.</p> <p>Also, I recommend printing the thrust bearings in PETG since it has the lowest friction when paired with Airsoft pellets.</p> <p><strong>Assembly</strong></p> <p>There's detailed notes about assembly in the .scad but this isn't Kerberos! Mount the top+bottom brackets on your wall and put the colllets, bearings, and spools on it in the following order:</p> <ul> <li>Collet (pointy end down to start--or optionally use a "Topmost Clamping Collet" upside down)</li> <li>Bearing</li> <li>Collet (pointy end up into the spool)</li> <li>Spool</li> <li>Collet (pointy end down into the spool)</li> <li>Repeat until you get to the top where you'll use the "Topmost Clamping Collet" to lock the spools in place (to prevent them from wobbling).<br/> I've include pictures of each layer and there's also a video so you shouldn't have to think too hard :D</li> </ul>