Wire Spool Holder 50mm Diameter

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I bought some wire and needed a convenient way to store them so modelled a little spool for them. Inside diameter is 20mm, outside is 50mm. I have added a hole in the centre to put the wire in to make winding the wire easier and there are two sets of 3 holes in the outside edges, one set is 2mm in diameter, one 3mm. These are to secure the other end of the wire, or you could use a rubber band. Note the holes may print smaller depending on your printers accuracy, a quick scoop with something sharp will sort that out. Print: 2x Spool Halves 3x Sliders I have included various sizes of the insert sliders to use depending on your printer's accuracy. They're all 2mm shorter than the space provided however they differ in thickness, I recommend using the -0.0 for the tightest fit and using a hammer to knock them in if necessary. Note if you print the sliders without a raft the first layer will make them a tighter fit than intended while the rest of it is loose, so you'll need to trim or sand down the edge of the bottom layer. To build: Gently tap the sliders into the three matching grooves in to one half of the spool, then place the second spool half on top and gently tap it down. If the fit is too tight, see above notes about the slider inserts sizing and/or print a smaller size slider.